US Bridges

CR 19 over Swoveland Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 142 · Structure no. 2000117

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
979
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over Swoveland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 19 over Swoveland Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 19
CrossesSwoveland Ditch
Location00.30 N of CR 142
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51873, -85.86711
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2018)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 19 over Swoveland Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 19 over Swoveland 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 19 over Swoveland Ditch carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over Swoveland Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over Swoveland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.