US Bridges

CR 725W over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.45 N of Division RD · Structure no. 7900065

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725W over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 725W over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 725W
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.45 N of Division RD
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42343, -87.04206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 725W over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725W over Indian 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 725W over Indian Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 725W over Indian Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725W over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.