US Bridges

Old CR 17 over Elkhart River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 45 · Structure no. 2000034

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,355
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old CR 17 over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old CR 17 over 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 5 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 4,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,501 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOld CR 17
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.20 E of CR 45
RouteCity Street 17
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62459, -85.89294
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,355 (2018)
Projected traffic7,501 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Old CR 17 over Elkhart River built?

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

What condition is Old CR 17 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 Old CR 17 over Elkhart River carry?

About 4,355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old CR 17 over Elkhart River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old CR 17 over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.