US Bridges

CR 142 over Benton Canal

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 29 · Structure no. 2000134

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,401
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 142 over Benton Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 142 over Benton Canal in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,136 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 142
CrossesBenton Canal
Location00.10 E of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51725, -85.81627
Functional classUrban 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2018)
Projected traffic4,136 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 142 over Benton Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 142 over Benton 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 142 over Benton Canal carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 142 over Benton Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 142 over Benton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.