US Bridges

CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek

GoodPosted for load

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.05 Mi. N. of CR 50 S · Structure no. 7300061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 325 East
CrossesNorth Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.05 Mi. N. of CR 50 S
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52009, -85.71743
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
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 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325 East over North Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.