US Bridges

CR 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 43 · Structure no. 2000049

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18E
CrossesRowe-Eden Ditch
Location00.20 E CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64678, -85.67173
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2039
Trucks36%
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 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18E 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 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is CR 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18E over Rowe-Eden Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.