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Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.25 W of Wawasee Road · Structure no. 4300228

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Point Road
CrossesLake Wawasee Channel
Location00.25 W of Wawasee Road
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40153, -85.67564
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Point Road over Lake Wawasee Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.