US Bridges

Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.09 N SR 225 · Structure no. 7900218

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,218
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,218 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,909 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 25
CrossesSugar Creek
Location02.09 N SR 225
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51191, -86.78627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,218 (2023)
Projected traffic7,909 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 25 over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 25 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.