US Bridges

Main ST over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N of US 33 · Structure no. 2000194

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,321
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Rock Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Rock Run Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5,321 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.10 N of US 33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59087, -85.83463
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,321 (2018)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main 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 Main ST over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 5,321 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.