US Bridges

CR 40 over Stony Creek

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 43 · Structure no. 2000053

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 40 over Stony Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,127 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 40
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53788, -85.66368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2020)
Projected traffic2,127 by 2040
Trucks29%
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 CR 40 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 40 over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.