US Bridges

CR 3 over Baugo Creek

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 22 · Structure no. 2000023

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,249
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 over Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,151 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 3
CrossesBaugo Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 22
RouteCity Street 113
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63298, -86.02514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2019)
Projected traffic2,151 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 3 over Baugo Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 3 over Baugo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 over Baugo Creek carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over Baugo Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over Baugo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.