CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.90 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 7300117
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek 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 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 25 East over Middle Fork Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.