CR 13 over Yellow Creek
PoorElkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 W of US 33 · Structure no. 2000031
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,515
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 13 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 13 over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,609 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 13 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 13 over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 13 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 13 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 13 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.