US Bridges

CR 21 over Dausman Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 146 · Structure no. 2000123

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over Dausman Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 21 over Dausman Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 21
CrossesDausman Ditch
Location00.30 S of CR 146
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.48662, -85.84947
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic484 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 21 over Dausman Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21 over Dausman 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 21 over Dausman Ditch carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 over Dausman Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over Dausman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.