US Bridges

CR 225 East over Pigeon River

GoodPosted for load

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 425 N · Structure no. 4400046

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 East over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 225 East over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 225 East
CrossesPigeon River
Location00.01 N of CR 425 N
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7069, -85.38372
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic900 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

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 225 East over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 East over Pigeon River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 East over Pigeon River carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 East over Pigeon River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 East over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.