US Bridges

CR 825E over Wabash River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 125 S · Structure no. 0900083

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
456 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825E over Wabash River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 825E over Wabash River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 112 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 456 ft (138.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 825E
CrossesWabash River
Location00.01 N of CR 125 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74445, -86.21853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length456 ft (138.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 825E over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 825E over Wabash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 825E over Wabash River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 825E over Wabash River?

The structure is 456 ft (138.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825E over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.