US Bridges

SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.66 S SR 43 · Structure no. 029155

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,191
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail is a concrete culvert carrying SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesSwisher RD Bike Trail
Location02.66 S SR 43
RouteState Highway 225
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50261, -86.83217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2021)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2034
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Swisher RD Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.