US Bridges

SR 25 SB over Buck Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 05.00 N I-65 · Structure no. 080608

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 SB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 SB over Buck Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,037 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,794 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25 SB
CrossesBuck Creek
Location05.00 N I-65
RouteState Highway 25
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49023, -86.76809
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating51.5 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 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,037 (2021)
Projected traffic11,794 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 SB over Buck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 SB over Buck Creek carry?

About 11,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 SB over Buck Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 SB over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.