US Bridges

SR 25 over Walnut Creek

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.62 S SR 15 · Structure no. 006610

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 25 over Walnut Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 41 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,112 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location00.62 S SR 15
RouteState Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23517, -85.86846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2020)
Projected traffic9,112 by 2032
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 25 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 25 over Walnut 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.