US Bridges

Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.83 S US 421 · Structure no. 7900219

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,651 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 25
CrossesBridge Creek
Location03.83 S US 421
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54308, -86.72371
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2023)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 25 over Bridge 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 Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 25 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.