SR 15 over Little Elkhart River
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.11 N SR 120 · Structure no. 004170
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Little Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 15 over Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 84 years old, older 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 11,760 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Little Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SR 15 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Little Elkhart River carry?
About 11,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Little Elkhart River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Little Elkhart River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.