CR 3 over Baugo Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.90 N of CR 28 · Structure no. 2000025
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3 over Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 3 over Baugo Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3 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 3 over Baugo Creek carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 3 over Baugo Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3 over Baugo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.