US Bridges

CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 23 · Structure no. 2000203

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 146
CrossesWhitehead Ditch
Location00.10 E of CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 254
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.48591, -85.83136
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks21%
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 146 over Whitehead Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 146 over Whitehead Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.