US Bridges

CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 1.1 MI W of Clark RD · Structure no. 3500023

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesElkenberry Ditch
Location1.1 MI W of Clark RD
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80011, -85.37466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 South over Elkenberry 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Elkenberry Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.