CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River
GoodPosted for loadLaGrange County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 100S · Structure no. 4400009
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2039. 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1000 West over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1000 West over Little Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.