Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek
PoorElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 4 · Structure no. 2000173
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,531
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage 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 Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek carry?
About 1,531 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Ave over Rock Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.