US Bridges

CR 40 over Wisler Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.60 E of County Line · Structure no. 2000086

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,691
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Wisler Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 40 over Wisler Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,913 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40
CrossesWisler Ditch
Location00.60 E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53605, -86.04533
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2018)
Projected traffic2,913 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 40 over Wisler Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 40 over Wisler 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 40 over Wisler Ditch carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Wisler Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Wisler Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.