US Bridges

SR 19 over Wisler Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.79 S SR 119 · Structure no. 005140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,631
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Wisler Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 19 over Wisler Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,631 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,325 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesWisler Ditch
Location00.79 S SR 119
RouteState Highway 19
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49587, -86.00192
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,631 (2020)
Projected traffic16,325 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Wisler Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Wisler Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Wisler Ditch carry?

About 11,631 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Wisler Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Wisler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.