CR 325 E over Eel River
PoorClosed to trafficWabash County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Wabash ST · Structure no. 8500535
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 325 E over Eel River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 325 E over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 325 E over Eel River built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 325 E over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 325 E over Eel River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 325 E over Eel River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 325 E over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.