FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 225 NORTH

Carrying CR 225 NORTH over BP JOHNSON DITCH

0.90 MILES E OF SR 101, Adams, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 225 NORTH

The CR 225 NORTH bridge in Adams, Indiana carries CR 225 NORTH over BP JOHNSON DITCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 225 NORTH compares

▼ 8.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Indiana bridges
191
Bridges in Adams · 2 in Poor condition
CR 225 NORTH 27.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0100052

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 225 NORTH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 225 NORTH against other structures in Adams and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 225 NORTH?

CR 225 NORTH in Adams, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 225 NORTH inspected?

CR 225 NORTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 225 NORTH is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 225 NORTH?

CR 225 NORTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 225 NORTH?

CR 225 NORTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 225 NORTH and does age affect safety?

CR 225 NORTH was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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