CR 525E over Little Kankakee River
PoorClosed to trafficLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Division RD · Structure no. 4600021
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 525E over Little Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 525E over Little Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 525E over Little Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 525E over Little Kankakee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 525E over Little Kankakee River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 525E over Little Kankakee River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 525E over Little Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.