US Bridges

CR 42 over Conrail RR

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 13 · Structure no. 2000051

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,477
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 42 over Conrail RR 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 2,477 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,266 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.20 W of SR 13
RouteCity Street 32
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52319, -85.69955
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2018)
Projected traffic4,266 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over Conrail RR built?

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

What condition is CR 42 over Conrail RR 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 42 over Conrail RR carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Conrail RR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.