US Bridges

SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.05 S SR 28 · Structure no. 006320

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2034. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesBig Shawnee Creek
Location03.05 S SR 28
RouteState Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23917, -87.07363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2017)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 25 over Big Shawnee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Big Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.