US Bridges

CR 25 South over Willow Creek

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 225 W · Structure no. 5900136

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 South over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25 South over Willow Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 25 South
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.10 E of CR 225 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55328, -86.4978
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 25 South over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25 South over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25 South over Willow Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 South over Willow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 South over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.