US Bridges

CR 200 South over Little Elkhart River

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 900W · Structure no. 4400061

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 South over Little Elkhart River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 200 South over Little Elkhart River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 41 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200 South
CrossesLittle Elkhart River
Location00.10 E of CR 900W
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61103, -85.59695
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Little Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 200 South 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 South over Little Elkhart River carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 South over Little Elkhart River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 South over Little Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.