US Bridges

CR 925W over Big Blue River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 700 N · Structure no. 7000005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 925W over Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 925W over Big Blue River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 925W
CrossesBig Blue River
Location00.20 S of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70852, -85.61595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 925W over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 925W over Big Blue River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 925W over Big Blue River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 925W over Big Blue River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 925W over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.