US Bridges

CR 525W over Branch of Sugar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Fall Creek RD · Structure no. 5400091

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525W over Branch of Sugar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 525W over Branch of Sugar Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 525W
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.01 N of Fall Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00435, -87.0012
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 525W over Branch of Sugar 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 April 2024.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 525W over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525W over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.