US Bridges

CR 17 over Dausman Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 46 · Structure no. 2000114

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Dausman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 17 over Dausman Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 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 17
CrossesDausman Ditch
Location00.50 S of CR 46
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.48107, -85.88578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic208 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 17 over Dausman Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 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 17 over Dausman Ditch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Dausman Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Dausman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.