US Bridges

CR 28 over Leedy Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 33 · Structure no. 2000039

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,636
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Leedy Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 28 over Leedy Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,263 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28
CrossesLeedy Ditch
Location00.10 W of US 33
RouteCity Street 52
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60876, -85.88094
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2020)
Projected traffic6,263 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 28 over Leedy Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Leedy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 over Leedy Ditch carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Leedy Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Leedy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.