New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run
Madison County, Indiana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- New Columbus Ave over Sugar Run in Madison County, Indiana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,255 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 39 ft |
| Location | 00.10 N CR 500 S |
| NBI structure number | 4800203 |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
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