First ST over Rock Run Creek
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 N of US 33 · Structure no. 2000171
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First ST over Rock Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First ST over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 First ST over Rock Run Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is First ST over Rock Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does First ST over Rock Run Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is First ST over Rock Run Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns First ST over Rock Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.