US Bridges

SR 119 over Nipsco Canal

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.18 S SR 15 · Structure no. 025870

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,224
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Nipsco Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 119 over Nipsco Canal in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 5 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 12,224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,861 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 119
CrossesNipsco Canal
Location00.18 S SR 15
RouteState Highway 119
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57557, -85.83555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,224 (2019)
Projected traffic18,861 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 119 over Nipsco Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 119 over Nipsco Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Nipsco Canal carry?

About 12,224 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Nipsco Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 119 over Nipsco Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.