Huntington County Bridge Report Card
Huntington County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Huntington County, Indiana
Huntington County has 187 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 23 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.3% is above the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,086 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Huntington County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 187 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 23 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,086 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.3% | 10.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.6% of measured traffic | 4.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.3% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 451,043 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 25,086 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Huntington County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,288 | 1950 |
| I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,329 | 1963 |
| SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,015 | 1965 |
| SR 16 over Silver Creek Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 963 | 1992 |
| SR 105 over Salamonie River - Resrvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1965 |
| Mckeever Street over Loon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 1930 |
| CR 100 North over Loon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 157 | 1973 |
| CR 500 West over Majenica Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 107 | 1977 |
| CR 1100 North over East Fork Clear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 107 | 1977 |
| Puller AVE over Cow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.