US Bridges

CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 5400034

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C in Montgomery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 425 E
CrossesBranch of Little Sugar C
Location00.30 N of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05065, -86.82382
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C built?

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

What condition is CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425 E over Branch of Little Sugar C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.