US Bridges

CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 236 · Structure no. 6700272

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 425W
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.30 N of SR 236
RouteCounty Highway 355
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84867, -86.92292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.