US Bridges

CR 25 North over Blue Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 0100066

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 North over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 25 North over Blue Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 25 North
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.50 Miles E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75329, -84.81438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 North over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25 North over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25 North over Blue Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 North over Blue Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 North over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.