US Bridges

CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.50 N SR 43 · Structure no. 037830

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2035. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 725N
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location02.50 N SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52219, -86.89961
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2015)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

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

What condition is CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725N over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.