US Bridges

CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.15 S of CR 170 S · Structure no. 4000084

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2041. The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 225W
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.15 S of CR 170 S
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95857, -85.65214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225W over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.