US Bridges

CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.40 W of US 33 · Structure no. 2000140

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 146
CrossesDry Run Ditch
Location00.40 W of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.48805, -85.72504
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2018)
Projected traffic363 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 146 over Dry Run Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 146 over Dry Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.