US Bridges

CR 18 over Elkhart River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 W of CR 13 · Structure no. 2000033

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,378
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 9,378 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,153 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.00 W of CR 13
RouteCity Street 66
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65954, -85.91634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,378 (2018)
Projected traffic16,153 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 18 over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 18 over 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 18 over Elkhart River carry?

About 9,378 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 over Elkhart River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.