US Bridges

CR 37 over Mather Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 13 · Structure no. 2000179

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 over Mather Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 37 over Mather Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37
CrossesMather Ditch
Location00.50 N of SR 13
RouteCity Street 259
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68596, -85.70635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2020)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 37 over Mather Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 over Mather 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 37 over Mather Ditch carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 over Mather Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 over Mather Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.