US 33 over Yellow Creek
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.66 S US 20 · Structure no. 010990
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,024
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 33 over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 89 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 22,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,696 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 33 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 33 over Yellow Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 33 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 22,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.