US Bridges

E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 40 · Structure no. 2000052

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch is a steel culvert carrying E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesMartin Fox Ditch
Location00.40 N of CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54191, -85.65512
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2018)
Projected traffic799 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over Martin Fox 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Martin Fox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.