Simonton ST over Christiana Creek
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Willowdale · Structure no. 2000155
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simonton ST over Christiana Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simonton ST over Christiana Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 6 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 38 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Simonton ST over Christiana Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Simonton ST over Christiana 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 Simonton ST over Christiana Creek carry?
About 947 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Simonton ST over Christiana Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Simonton ST over Christiana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.