US Bridges

CR 28 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 11 · Structure no. 2000028

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28 over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28
CrossesYellow Creek
Location00.40 E of CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60876, -85.93659
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2018)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.