US Bridges

CR 43 over Rowe-Eden Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 S US 20 · Structure no. 2000048

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over Rowe-Eden Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 43 over Rowe-Eden 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 6 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43
CrossesRowe-Eden Ditch
Location00.30 S US 20
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65062, -85.67646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2019)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2039
Trucks25%
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 43 over Rowe-Eden Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 43 over Rowe-Eden 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 43 over Rowe-Eden Ditch carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over Rowe-Eden Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over Rowe-Eden Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.