Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadElkhart County, Indiana · 00.12 N of Wilden · Structure no. 2000169
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,711
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,392 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Indiana Ave over Rock Run 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 Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek carry?
About 3,711 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Indiana Ave over Rock Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.