CR 46 over Turkey Creek
PoorElkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 21 · Structure no. 2000121
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,718
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 46 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 46 over Turkey Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,959 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR 46 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 46 over Turkey Creek 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 CR 46 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 46 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 46 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.