CR 1 over Baugo Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 24 · Structure no. 2000020
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 647
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1 over Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1 over Baugo Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR 1 over Baugo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1 over Baugo Creek carry?
About 647 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 1 over Baugo Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1 over Baugo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.