US Bridges

SR 225 over Burnett Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.95 S SR 43 · Structure no. 029160

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 225 over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 53 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2034. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location01.95 S SR 43
RouteState Highway 225
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51098, -86.83998
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2021)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 225 over Burnett 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Burnett Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.