US Bridges

CR 31 over Horn Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 38 · Structure no. 2000062

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,847
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31 over Horn Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 31 over Horn Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,904 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 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 31
CrossesHorn Ditch
Location00.20 S of CR 38
RouteCity Street 55
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54834, -85.77058
Functional classUrban 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2018)
Projected traffic4,904 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 31 over Horn Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31 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 31 over Horn Ditch carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 31 over Horn Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31 over Horn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.