US Bridges

SR 13 over Dry Run

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.56 N US 33 · Structure no. 003530

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Dry Run in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesDry Run
Location01.56 N US 33
RouteState Highway 13
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47807, -85.68318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2018)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 13 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 13 over Dry Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Dry Run carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Dry Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.