US Bridges

CR 36 over Baugo Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 1 · Structure no. 2000087

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 36 over Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 36
CrossesBaugo Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56497, -86.045
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2018)
Projected traffic996 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 36 over Baugo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 over Baugo Creek 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 36 over Baugo Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Baugo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over Baugo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.