CR 142 over Elkhart River
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 29 · Structure no. 2000133
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,401
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 142 over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 142 over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,136 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 142 over Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 142 over Elkhart River 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 142 over Elkhart River carry?
About 2,401 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 142 over Elkhart River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 142 over Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.