US Bridges

CR 525E over Abner Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.00 S of CR 100 S · Structure no. 3200193

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525E over Abner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525E over Abner Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 525E
CrossesAbner Creek
Location01.00 S of CR 100 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73347, -86.43002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2021)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 525E over Abner Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 525E over Abner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 525E over Abner Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 525E over Abner Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525E over Abner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.