US Bridges

CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 03.12 E SR 39 · Structure no. 041820

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2026. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 525E
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location03.12 E SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63823, -86.43228
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2016)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.