FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 225E

Carrying CR 225E over CSX RR

00.56 S OF CR 300 N, Noble, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 225E

The CR 225E bridge in Noble, Indiana carries CR 225E over CSX RR. It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

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

How CR 225E compares

▼ 24.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
88
Bridges in Noble · 8 in Poor condition
CR 225E 11.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1906
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5700066

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CR 225E is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 225E against other structures in Noble 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 225E?

CR 225E in Noble, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 225E inspected?

CR 225E'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 170 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CR 225E?

CR 225E has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 225E?

CR 225E is owned and maintained by Railroad.

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

CR 225E was built in 1906, making it 120 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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