FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 525W

Carrying CR 525W over BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK

00.01 N OF FALL CREEK RD, Montgomery, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 525W

The CR 525W bridge in Montgomery, Indiana carries CR 525W over BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 125 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.1 metric tons.

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

How CR 525W compares

▲ 24.5
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Indiana bridges
241
Bridges in Montgomery · 5 in Poor condition
CR 525W 60.1 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
60.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
125 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5400091

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 525W 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 525W against other structures in Montgomery 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 525W?

CR 525W in Montgomery, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 525W inspected?

CR 525W'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 125 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 525W 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 525W?

CR 525W has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 525W?

CR 525W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 525W and does age affect safety?

CR 525W was built in 1991, making it 35 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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