US Bridges

CR 4 over Christiana Creek

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 7 · Structure no. 2000216

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,089
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over Christiana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4 over Christiana Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,089 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,655 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 4
CrossesChristiana Creek
Location00.10 E CR 7
RouteCity Street 84
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73885, -85.98683
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,089 (2019)
Projected traffic15,655 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4 over Christiana Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 over Christiana Creek 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 4 over Christiana Creek carry?

About 9,089 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over Christiana Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 over Christiana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.