CR 43 over Stony Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 42 · Structure no. 2000056
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 43 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 43 over Stony Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 43 over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 43 over Stony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 43 over Stony Creek carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is CR 43 over Stony Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 43 over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.