US Bridges

CR 17 over Sailor Ditch

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.03 N of CR 20 · Structure no. 2000204

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,026
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Sailor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 17 over Sailor 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 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 16,026 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,603 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesSailor Ditch
Location00.03 N of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64206, -85.88699
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,026 (2018)
Projected traffic27,603 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 over Sailor Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 17 over Sailor 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 17 over Sailor Ditch carry?

About 16,026 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Sailor Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Sailor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.