US Bridges

CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.06 W of CR 325 E · Structure no. 5900128

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 825 South
CrossesBranch of Patoka River
Location0.06 W of CR 325 E
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43396, -86.39742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 825 South over Branch of Patoka River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825 South over Branch of Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.