US Bridges

CR 17 over S Branch Sailor Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 26 · Structure no. 2000205

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over S Branch Sailor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 17 over S Branch 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 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 17,103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,458 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesS Branch Sailor Ditch
Location00.10 N CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62519, -85.8813
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,103 (2018)
Projected traffic29,458 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 S Branch Sailor Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 17 over S Branch Sailor 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over S Branch Sailor Ditch carry?

About 17,103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over S Branch Sailor Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over S Branch Sailor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.