US Bridges

SR 60 over Elk Run

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 01.97 W SR 311 · Structure no. 021550

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,358
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Elk Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 60 over Elk Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,648 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesElk Run
Location01.97 W SR 311
RouteState Highway 60
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40412, -85.78747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,358 (2004)
Projected traffic16,648 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Elk Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Elk Run carry?

About 11,358 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Elk Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.