US Bridges

CR 32 over Baugo Creek

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 1 · Structure no. 2000088

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 32 over Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 32
CrossesBaugo Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57946, -86.04553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2019)
Projected traffic246 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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 32 over Baugo Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32 over Baugo Creek 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 32 over Baugo Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 over Baugo Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32 over Baugo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.