SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar
LaGrange County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 9 over Fawn River (reservoir Ar in LaGrange County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10,962 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 100 inventoried bridges in LaGrange County rated good (45.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It is coded scour critical (NBI item 113 = 3): scour critical: foundations unstable for the assessed or calculated scour.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 99 ft |
| Location | 00.31 S I-90 |
| NBI structure number | 002870 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 3: scour critical: foundations unstable for the assessed or calculated scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in LaGrange County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-90 over Lagrange County Drain | 1957 | 24,466 | Good |
| I-90 EB over Fawn River (west) | 1956 | 12,463 | Good |
| I-90 WB over Fawn River (west) | 1956 | 12,463 | Good |
| I-90 EB over SR 9 | 2000 | 12,233 | Good |
| I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9 | 2000 | 12,233 | Fair |
| I-90 EB over CR 50 E | 1956 | 12,233 | Good |
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