US Bridges

CR 33 over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 131 · Structure no. 2000061

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over Rock Run Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 33 over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 131
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59004, -85.75749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2020)
Projected traffic718 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 33 over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 over Rock Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33 over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.