US Bridges

CR 10 over Little Elkhart River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 8 · Structure no. 2000001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Little Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 10 over Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,008 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10
CrossesLittle Elkhart River
Location00.10 E of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70361, -85.71997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2019)
Projected traffic4,008 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 10 over Little Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Little Elkhart River carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Little Elkhart River?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Little Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.