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CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 S CR 144 · Structure no. 2000221

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesFisher-Gordan Ditch
Location00.20 S CR 144
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49721, -86.04033
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2020)
Projected traffic412 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Fisher-Gordan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.