CR 45 over Yellow Creek
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 01.00 S of Hively · Structure no. 2000160
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,198
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 45 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 45 over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 3,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,508 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 45 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is CR 45 over Yellow Creek 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 45 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 3,198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 45 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 45 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.