N Main Street over Christiana Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Simonton Str. · Structure no. 2000152
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,615
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Main Street over Christiana Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Main Street over Christiana 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 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 4,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,949 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Main Street over Christiana Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Main Street over Christiana Creek 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 N Main Street over Christiana Creek carry?
About 4,615 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N Main Street over Christiana Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns N Main Street over Christiana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.