US Bridges

CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 2600165

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 225 W
CrossesWest Fork of Pigeon CR
Location00.80 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24937, -87.60974
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 West Fork of Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 W over West Fork of Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.