US 224 over LITTLE RIVER (N. Fork)
Huntington County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 224 over LITTLE RIVER (N. Fork) in Huntington 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 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10,279 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 71 of the 187 inventoried bridges in Huntington County rated good (38.0%); 10 (5.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated fair in the 2024 inventory and is now good (deck 6 to 7).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 | 6 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 82 ft |
| Location | 01.56 E US 24 |
| NBI structure number | 029080 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Huntington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 24 over Huntington Drain | 1965 | 15,543 | Fair |
| I-69 SB over Flat Creek | 1963 | 15,423 | Good |
| I-69 NB over Flat Creek | 1963 | 15,325 | Good |
| I-69 NB over Salamonie River Road | 1963 | 15,203 | Good |
| I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch | 1963 | 15,000 | Good |
| I-69 NB over Wabash River Road | 1964 | 14,360 | Good |
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