US Bridges

US 33 over Dry Run

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.18 N SR 13 · Structure no. 010960

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 33 over Dry Run in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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 6,014 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,162 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesDry Run
Location01.18 N SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.48142, -85.70658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,014 (2020)
Projected traffic6,162 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 US 33 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 33 over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Dry Run carry?

About 6,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Dry Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.