US Bridges

CR 17 over CR 32

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.00 W of S CR 19 · Structure no. 2000211

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over CR 32 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over CR 32 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,133 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 17
CrossesCR 32
Location01.00 W of S CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58041, -85.89106
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2018)
Projected traffic22,133 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over CR 32 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over CR 32 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 17 over CR 32 carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over CR 32?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over CR 32?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.