US Bridges

CR 7 over Berlin Court Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 N of US 6 · Structure no. 2000101

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,640
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Berlin Court Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 7 over Berlin Court Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,992 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesBerlin Court Ditch
Location00.30 N of US 6
RouteCity Street 351
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44531, -85.98223
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2020)
Projected traffic7,992 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 7 over Berlin Court Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Berlin Court 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 7 over Berlin Court Ditch carry?

About 4,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Berlin Court Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Berlin Court Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.