US Bridges

CR 225E over CSX RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Noble County, Indiana · 00.56 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 5700066

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 225E over CSX RR is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 225E over CSX RR in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225E
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.56 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.38765, -85.38139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225E over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225E over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225E over CSX RR carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 225E over CSX RR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225E over CSX RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.