US Bridges

SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.70 N US 24 · Structure no. 0900140

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2033. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 25
CrossesWabash River N Crossing
Location01.70 N US 24
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.7509, -86.36644
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,389 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing carry?

About 12,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Wabash River N Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.