US Bridges

CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.31 S US 20 · Structure no. 010985

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,890
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesUS 33/ NS RR
Location03.31 S US 20
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61447, -85.88731
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,890 (2020)
Projected traffic25,100 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR carry?

About 13,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over US 33/ NS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.