SR 225 over Wabash River
PoorClosed to trafficTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.60 N Old SR 25 · Structure no. 029150
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 642 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 225 over Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 225 over Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 113 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,594 by 2033. The structure is 642 ft (195.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR 225 over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 225 over Wabash River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 225 over Wabash River carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 225 over Wabash River?
The structure is 642 ft (195.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns SR 225 over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.