US Bridges

CR 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 8 · Structure no. 2000003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 131
CrossesMill Race/Elkhart River
Location00.10 N of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 219
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71896, -85.76483
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 131 over Mill Race/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 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 131 over Mill Race/Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.