US Bridges

CR 25E over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Fairgrounds Ro · Structure no. 6900140

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
101 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25E over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25E over CSX Railroad in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2020. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25E
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.40 N of Fairgrounds Ro
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13869, -85.25417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25E over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 25E over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 25E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.