CR 36 over Yellow Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 11 · Structure no. 2000073
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 616
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 36 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 36 over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 36 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 36 over Yellow 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 36 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 36 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 36 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.