US Bridges

25th ST over Dry Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Lynhurst DR · Structure no. 4900197

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,795
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST over Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying 25th ST over Dry Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,550 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25th ST
CrossesDry Run
Location00.10 E of Lynhurst DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80195, -86.24917
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,795 (2019)
Projected traffic14,550 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$946,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th ST over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th ST over Dry Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 25th ST over Dry Run carry?

About 9,795 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST over Dry Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST over Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.