US Bridges

CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 2600070

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12 in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225 W
CrossesBrown Ditch Lateral #12
Location00.40 S of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29246, -87.60853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
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 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 W over Brown Ditch Lateral #12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.