US Bridges

CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.10 S of CR 800N · Structure no. 8300095

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 325W
CrossesWhippoorwill Branch
Location01.10 S of CR 800N
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98597, -87.53245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 325W over Whippoorwill Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325W over Whippoorwill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.