US Bridges

CR 29 over US 6

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.00 W SR 13 {w Jct} · Structure no. 051480

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over US 6 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 29 over US 6 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesUS 6
Location01.00 W SR 13 {w Jct}
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45018, -85.7703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over US 6 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over US 6 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 29 over US 6 carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over US 6?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.