US Bridges

CR 25W over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 1100068

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25W over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 25W over Prairie Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25W
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43561, -87.11365
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25W over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25W over Prairie Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25W over Prairie Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 25W over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25W over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.