Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch
FairCass County, Indiana · 00.70 S of US 35 · Structure no. 006465
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Old IN-25 over Whipperman Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.