CR 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork
FairPosted for loadGibson County, Indiana · 01.00 W of SR 57 · Structure no. 2600323
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is CR 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork 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 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 825 S over Ditch of Smith Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.