CR 35 over Little Elkhart River
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 8 · Structure no. 2000002
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,528
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 35 over Little Elkhart River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 35 over Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,632 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 CR 35 over Little Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is CR 35 over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 35 over Little Elkhart River carry?
About 1,528 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is CR 35 over Little Elkhart River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 35 over Little Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.