US Bridges

E County Line RD over Solomon Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 S of US 6 · Structure no. 2000147

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Solomon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying E County Line RD over Solomon Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location00.50 S of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44428, -85.6535
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2018)
Projected traffic1,697 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E County Line RD over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over Solomon 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 E County Line RD over Solomon Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.