US Bridges

CR 425E over Cosner Branch

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 425 E · Structure no. 3200198

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425E over Cosner Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 425E over Cosner Branch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 425E
CrossesCosner Branch
Location00.20 W of CR 425 E
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70465, -86.45693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic475 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 425E over Cosner Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425E over Cosner Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 425E over Cosner Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 425E over Cosner Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425E over Cosner Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.