US Bridges

CR 625W over Kankakee River

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.60 S CR 1000 S · Structure no. 6400185

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625W over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 625W over Kankakee River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2038. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCR 625W
CrossesKankakee River
Location01.60 S CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26766, -87.18506
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 625W over Kankakee River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625W over Kankakee 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 625W over Kankakee River carry?

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

How long is CR 625W over Kankakee River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625W over Kankakee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.