US Bridges

SR 25 over Eel River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 02.35 N US 24/35 · Structure no. 006480

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Eel River in Cass 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 7,673 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,212 by 2030. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesEel River
Location02.35 N US 24/35
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75838, -86.36427
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,673 (2022)
Projected traffic20,212 by 2030
Trucks7%
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 Eel River built?

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

What condition is SR 25 over Eel River 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 Eel River carry?

About 7,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Eel River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.