US Bridges

SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.56 N US 24 · Structure no. 0900141

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 12,389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesWabash River S Crossing
Location01.56 N US 24
RouteState Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74892, -86.36607
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,389 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 Wabash River S Crossing built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing carry?

About 12,389 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Wabash River S Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.