US Bridges

SR 13 over Elkhart River

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 04.09 N US 33 · Structure no. 076526

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,163 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2033. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesElkhart River
Location04.09 N US 33
RouteState Highway 13
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50774, -85.69323
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,163 (2021)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 13 over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Elkhart River 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 SR 13 over Elkhart River carry?

About 2,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Elkhart River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.