US Bridges

CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.90 S of 400 S · Structure no. 0500029

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 825 East
CrossesDunkirk Drain
Location00.90 S of 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 825
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38104, -85.21632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2019)
Projected traffic475 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 825 East over Dunkirk Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825 East over Dunkirk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.