CR 38 over Elkhart River
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2000219
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,778
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 38 over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38 over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,778 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,287 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 38 over Elkhart River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 38 over Elkhart River 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 38 over Elkhart River carry?
About 11,778 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 38 over Elkhart River?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns CR 38 over Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.