US Bridges

CR 123 over Kieffer Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 S of US 6 · Structure no. 2000128

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 123 over Kieffer Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 123 over Kieffer Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 123
CrossesKieffer Ditch
Location00.30 S of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.4453, -85.82206
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic64 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 123 over Kieffer Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 123 over Kieffer 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 123 over Kieffer Ditch carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is CR 123 over Kieffer Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 123 over Kieffer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.