CR 127 over Elkhart River
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 46 · Structure no. 2000131
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 127 over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 127 over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 127 over Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 127 over Elkhart River 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 127 over Elkhart River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is CR 127 over Elkhart River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 127 over Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.