CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 46 · Structure no. 2000135
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,867
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 2,867 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,938 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal 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 31 over Hydraulic Canal carry?
About 2,867 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 31 over Hydraulic Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.