US Bridges

CR 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 1 · Structure no. 2000193

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 24
CrossesBranch of Baugo Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 1
RouteCity Street 184
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63565, -86.04064
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2019)
Projected traffic1,958 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 over Branch of Baugo 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 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Branch of Baugo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.