US Bridges

CR 46 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2000122

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,396
2019 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 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,396 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,127 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.50 W of SR 15
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49308, -85.84558
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,396 (2019)
Projected traffic4,127 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 46 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 over Turkey Creek 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 46 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,396 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 46 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.