US Bridges

Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 0.46 N of CR 20 · Structure no. 2000217

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesIndian CR Crossing
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.46 N of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65161, -85.84802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian CR Crossing over Indian 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian CR Crossing over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.