US Bridges

CR 38 over Horn Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 31 · Structure no. 2000063

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,756
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over Horn Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 38 over Horn Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,756 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,914 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesHorn Ditch
Location00.30 W of CR 31
RouteCity Street 320
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55185, -85.77726
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,756 (2015)
Projected traffic9,914 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 38 over Horn Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 over Horn Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 over Horn Ditch carry?

About 5,756 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 over Horn Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 over Horn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.