CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch
PoorGibson County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 2600169
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 525 S over Loefler Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.