US Bridges

CR 42 over Wisler Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 W of CR 1 · Structure no. 2000094

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Wisler Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 42 over Wisler Ditch 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 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42
CrossesWisler Ditch
Location00.00 W of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52161, -86.04019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2018)
Projected traffic415 by 2038
Trucks16%
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 42 over Wisler Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 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 42 over Wisler Ditch carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Wisler Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Wisler Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.