US Bridges

SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.68 N SR 16 · Structure no. 006500

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,218
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,842 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesW Branch Twelve Mile CR
Location00.68 N SR 16
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87348, -86.30358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,218 (2004)
Projected traffic5,842 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Branch Twelve Mile CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR carry?

About 4,218 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over W Branch Twelve Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.