US Bridges

CR 725 E over I-70

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.44 W SR 267 · Structure no. 041860

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725 E over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 725 E over I-70 in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 725 E
CrossesI-70
Location01.44 W SR 267
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65668, -86.39292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 725 E over I-70 built?

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

What condition is CR 725 E over I-70 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 725 E over I-70 carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 725 E over I-70?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725 E over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.