US Bridges

CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 132 · Structure no. 4800113

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 525W
CrossesFoster Branch Creek
Location00.40 N SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02742, -85.77268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 525W over Foster Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525W over Foster Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.