US Bridges

US 33 over NS RR (marion)

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.80 S SR 15 · Structure no. 010986

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,095
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over NS RR (marion) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over NS RR (marion) in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,095 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesNS RR (marion)
Location00.80 S SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58577, -85.82674
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,095 (2021)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over NS RR (marion) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over NS RR (marion) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over NS RR (marion) carry?

About 17,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over NS RR (marion)?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over NS RR (marion)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.