US Bridges

CR 1 over Rogers Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 28 · Structure no. 2000021

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Rogers Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1 over Rogers Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesRogers Ditch
Location00.60 N of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61617, -86.04119
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1 over Rogers Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Rogers 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Rogers Ditch carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Rogers Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Rogers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.