US Bridges

CR 38 over Mcallister Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 43 · Structure no. 2000054

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over Mcallister Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 38 over Mcallister Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,737 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesMcallister Ditch
Location00.30 E of CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55243, -85.67045
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2020)
Projected traffic4,737 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 38 over Mcallister Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 over Mcallister 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 CR 38 over Mcallister Ditch carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 over Mcallister Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 over Mcallister Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.