US Bridges

CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 0600027

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 825N
CrossesBrowns Wonder Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 825
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15911, -86.48289
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$313,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825N over Browns Wonder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.