SR 120 over Little Elkhart River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 01.04 E SR 15 · Structure no. 025890
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 120 over Little Elkhart River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 120 over Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,464 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 120 over Little Elkhart River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 120 over Little Elkhart River 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 Little Elkhart River carry?
About 7,464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 120 over Little Elkhart River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 120 over Little Elkhart River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.