CR 46 over Dausman Ditch
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 15 · Structure no. 2000112
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,974
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 46 over Dausman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 46 over Dausman Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 64 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 1,974 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 46 over Dausman Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is CR 46 over Dausman Ditch 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 46 over Dausman Ditch carry?
About 1,974 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is CR 46 over Dausman Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 46 over Dausman Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.