CR 25E over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Indiana · 00.50 N of US 40 · Structure no. 6700161
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 25E over Deer Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR 25E over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 25E over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 25E over Deer Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 25E over Deer Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 25E over Deer Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 25E over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.