US Bridges

Middlebury ST over Elkhart River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Richmond DR · Structure no. 2000157

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,944
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlebury ST over Elkhart River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Middlebury ST over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 6,944 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,960 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddlebury ST
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.30 E of Richmond DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68122, -85.95681
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,944 (2020)
Projected traffic11,960 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middlebury ST over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Middlebury 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 Middlebury ST over Elkhart River carry?

About 6,944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Middlebury ST over Elkhart River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Middlebury ST over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.