US Bridges

East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 E SR 15 · Structure no. 001480

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,693
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 98 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 5,693 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,806 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lincoln Ave
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.50 E SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58756, -85.82549
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,693 (2019)
Projected traffic9,806 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 5,693 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East Lincoln Ave over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.