US Bridges

Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.38 NE of Lincolnway E · Structure no. 2000214

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,506
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,206 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhower Drive
CrossesHorn Ditch
Location00.38 NE of Lincolnway E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56153, -85.78868
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,506 (2018)
Projected traffic11,206 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower Drive over Horn 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 Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch carry?

About 6,506 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Drive over Horn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.