US Bridges

CR 127 over Hydraulic Canal

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 44 · Structure no. 2000130

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 127 over Hydraulic Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 127 over Hydraulic Canal in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 127
CrossesHydraulic Canal
Location00.30 S of CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50451, -85.78931
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic534 by 2040
Trucks18%
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 127 over Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 127 over Hydraulic Canal 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 127 over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 127 over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 127 over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.