US Bridges

CR 425E over Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 5400036

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425E over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 425E over Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 425E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10742, -86.82383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 425E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425E over Sugar Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 425E over Sugar Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 425E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.