US Bridges

US 33 over Lincoln Avenue

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.48 E SR 15 · Structure no. 010987

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,095
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Lincoln Avenue is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 33 over Lincoln Avenue 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 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesLincoln Avenue
Location00.48 E SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58659, -85.82804
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 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
CrossesHighway
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 Lincoln Avenue built?

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

What condition is US 33 over Lincoln Avenue 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 Lincoln Avenue carry?

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

How long is US 33 over Lincoln Avenue?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Lincoln Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.