US Bridges

CR 13 over Berlin Court Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 6 · Structure no. 2000109

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Berlin Court Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 13 over Berlin Court Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13
CrossesBerlin Court Ditch
Location00.30 S of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44037, -85.92442
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2018)
Projected traffic668 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 13 over Berlin Court Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 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 13 over Berlin Court Ditch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Berlin Court Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Berlin Court Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.