US Bridges

CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch

FairPosted for load

Porter County, Indiana · 01.30 S 1000 S · Structure no. 6400040

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCR 625W
CrossesBreyfogel Ditch
Location01.30 S 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26892, -87.1851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2018)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625W over Breyfogel Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.