CR 131 over Little Elkhart River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 8 · Structure no. 2000004
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 733
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 131 over Little Elkhart River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 131 over Little 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 131 over Little Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 131 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 131 over Little Elkhart River carry?
About 733 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is CR 131 over Little Elkhart River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 131 over Little Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.