US Bridges

CR 28 over Baugo Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 W of CR 3 · Structure no. 2000026

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Baugo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28 over Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28
CrossesBaugo Creek
Location00.00 W of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60872, -86.02247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2018)
Projected traffic2,566 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 over Baugo Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Baugo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 over Baugo Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Baugo Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Baugo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.