US Bridges

SR 15 over Pine Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.95 S US 20 · Structure no. 004160

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,571
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Pine Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,965 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesPine Creek
Location01.95 S US 20
RouteState Highway 15
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64008, -85.82481
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,571 (2020)
Projected traffic26,965 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 15 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Pine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Pine Creek carry?

About 10,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.