US Bridges

CR 225 East over Canary Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 4100065

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,115
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 East over Canary Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 225 East over Canary Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,942 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225 East
CrossesCanary Ditch
Location0.10 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53409, -86.05905
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,115 (2021)
Projected traffic13,942 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225 East over Canary Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 225 East over Canary Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 East over Canary Ditch carry?

About 6,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 East over Canary Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 East over Canary Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.