CR 38 over Baugo Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 1 · Structure no. 2000084
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 422
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 38 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 38 over Baugo 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 4 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 38 over Baugo Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 38 over Baugo 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 38 over Baugo Creek carry?
About 422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is CR 38 over Baugo Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 38 over Baugo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.