US Bridges

CR 25N over Eagle Creek

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 800 E · Structure no. 7500024

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25N over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 25N over Eagle Creek in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25N
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.10 E CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30611, -86.53807
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2016)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 25N over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25N over Eagle Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 25N over Eagle Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 25N over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25N over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.