US Bridges

Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2000178

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,233
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,233 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,458 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWilden Aven
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.50 W of SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59725, -85.84458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,233 (2019)
Projected traffic12,458 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilden Aven 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 Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 7,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wilden Aven over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.