Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek
PoorElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Johnson ST · Structure no. 2000162
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,899
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 12,899 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,217 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Beardsley Ave 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek carry?
About 12,899 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Beardsley Ave over Christiana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.