US Bridges

CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 168 · Structure no. 2600167

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesMcgary Ditch
Location00.50 N of SR 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26015, -87.60948
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$795,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 W over Mcgary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 W over Mcgary Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.