US Bridges

SR 25 over US 421

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 03.58 S SR 218 · Structure no. 080522

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over US 421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over US 421 in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,110 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesUS 421
Location03.58 S SR 218
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56765, -86.65876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2006)
Projected traffic6,110 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over US 421 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over US 421 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over US 421 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over US 421?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over US 421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.