US Bridges

CR 33 over Horn Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 40 · Structure no. 2000060

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over Horn Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 33 over Horn Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33
CrossesHorn Ditch
Location00.60 N of CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54254, -85.75122
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2018)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2038
Trucks25%
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 33 over Horn Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 over Horn 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 33 over Horn Ditch carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over Horn Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over Horn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.