US Bridges

CR 58 over Meyer Ditch

FairPosted for load

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 137 · Structure no. 2000143

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 58 over Meyer Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 58 over Meyer Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 58
CrossesMeyer Ditch
Location00.60 E of CR 137
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43657, -85.70184
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2018)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 58 over Meyer Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 58 over Meyer Ditch 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 58 over Meyer Ditch carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 58 over Meyer Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 58 over Meyer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.