US Bridges

Division ST over Elkhart River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 E of Waterfall DR · Structure no. 2000153

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Division ST over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision ST
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.00 E of Waterfall DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68451, -85.96142
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2019)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Division ST over Elkhart River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over Elkhart River carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over Elkhart River?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.