CR 525 E over Big Branch Creek
FairPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 00.49 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 7700136
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 525 E over Big Branch Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 525 E over Big Branch Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 525 E over Big Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is CR 525 E over Big Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 525 E over Big Branch Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 525 E over Big Branch Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 525 E over Big Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.