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CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.75 W of CR 500 W · Structure no. 0900148

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225S
CrossesTributary of Grants Run
Location00.75 W of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73329, -86.48164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 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 CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run 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 225S over Tributary of Grants Run carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225S over Tributary of Grants Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.