US Bridges

CR 8 over Cobus Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 1 · Structure no. 2000016

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Cobus Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 8 over Cobus Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesCobus Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 1
RouteCity Street 226
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70998, -86.05215
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2019)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2039
Trucks9%
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

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 8 over Cobus Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 over Cobus Creek 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 8 over Cobus Creek carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Cobus Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Cobus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.