FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 825 WEST

Carrying CR 825 WEST over BRANCH OF SALT CREEK

0.55 N OF CR 625 N, Jackson, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 825 WEST

The CR 825 WEST bridge in Jackson, Indiana carries CR 825 WEST over BRANCH OF SALT CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.3 metric tons.

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

How CR 825 WEST compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Indiana bridges
308
Bridges in Jackson · 8 in Poor condition
CR 825 WEST 31.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3600207

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 825 WEST 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 825 WEST against other structures in Jackson 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 825 WEST?

CR 825 WEST in Jackson, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 825 WEST inspected?

CR 825 WEST'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 825 WEST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 825 WEST?

CR 825 WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 825 WEST?

CR 825 WEST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 825 WEST and does age affect safety?

CR 825 WEST was built in 1998, making it 28 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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