CR 36 over Horn Ditch
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 E of US 33 · Structure no. 2000176
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 36 over Horn Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 36 over Horn Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 66 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 36 over Horn Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is CR 36 over Horn Ditch 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 36 over Horn Ditch carry?
About 6,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CR 36 over Horn Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns CR 36 over Horn Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.