CR 6 over Christiana Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 7 · Structure no. 2000014
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,719
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 6 over Christiana Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 6 over Christiana Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,719 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,242 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 6 over Christiana Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 6 over Christiana Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 6 over Christiana Creek carry?
About 18,719 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 6 over Christiana Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns CR 6 over Christiana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.