US Bridges

CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 21 · Structure no. 2000008

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,748 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2
CrossesWashington Twp Ditch
Location00.40 W of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75372, -85.85544
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2018)
Projected traffic1,748 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 over Washington Twp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Washington Twp Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.