US Bridges

CR 125S over CSX RR

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 6700215

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125S over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 125S over CSX RR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125S
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.40 E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6457, -86.89441
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2023)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125S over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125S over CSX RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 125S over CSX RR carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 125S over CSX RR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125S over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.