US Bridges

CR 725N over No Name Ditch

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.30 E of CR 150 E · Structure no. 1900214

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725N over No Name Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 725N over No Name Ditch in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 725N
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location01.30 E of CR 150 E
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49638, -86.86508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2012)
Projected traffic38 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 725N over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725N over No Name Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 725N over No Name Ditch carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 725N over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725N over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.