US Bridges

CR 33 over Solomon Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 146 · Structure no. 2000149

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over Solomon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 33 over Solomon Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 33
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 146
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.4906, -85.75182
Functional classRural Major 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
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2018)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 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 CR 33 over Solomon Creek carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.