US Bridges

SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 03.54 N SR 14 · Structure no. 006540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,691 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,288 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesChippewanuck Creek
Location03.54 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11215, -86.18591
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,691 (2021)
Projected traffic7,288 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chippewanuck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek carry?

About 2,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Chippewanuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.