US Bridges

CR 17 over Pine Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 14 · Structure no. 2000037

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,331
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 17 over Pine Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,630 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesPine Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 14
RouteCity Street 17
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6899, -85.88833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,331 (2018)
Projected traffic43,630 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 17 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Pine Creek 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 17 over Pine Creek carry?

About 25,331 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.