US Bridges

CR 43 over Mcallister Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 38 · Structure no. 2000055

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over Mcallister Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 43 over Mcallister Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43
CrossesMcallister Ditch
Location00.20 N of CR 38
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55474, -85.67429
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2020)
Projected traffic437 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 43 over Mcallister Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43 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 43 over Mcallister Ditch carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over Mcallister Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over Mcallister Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.