Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch
PoorElkhart County, Indiana · 00.40 N US 6 · Structure no. 2000102
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,001
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch carry?
About 1,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hartman ST over Berlin Court Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.