US Bridges

CR 525 North over Unnamed

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.46 W of Vehslage RD · Structure no. 3600253

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525 North over Unnamed is a steel culvert carrying CR 525 North over Unnamed in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 525 North
CrossesUnnamed
Location0.46 W of Vehslage RD
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95586, -85.92576
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2018)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 525 North over Unnamed built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 525 North over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 525 North over Unnamed carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 525 North over Unnamed?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525 North over Unnamed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.