US Bridges

N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N SR 15 · Structure no. 2000172

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fifth ST
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.10 N SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59042, -85.83316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2020)
Projected traffic489 by 2040
Trucks33%
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 N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fifth ST over Rock Run 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 N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Fifth ST over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.