US Bridges

SR 120 over Pine Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 04.28 W SR 15 · Structure no. 025880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120 over Pine Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,598 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,374 by 2034. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesPine Creek
Location04.28 W SR 15
RouteState Highway 120
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69881, -85.89516
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,598 (2021)
Projected traffic19,374 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 120 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120 over Pine Creek 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 120 over Pine Creek carry?

About 10,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.