Jackson ST over Elkhart River
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 E of N Main ST · Structure no. 2000198
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,533
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jackson ST over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jackson ST over Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,533 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,142 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jackson ST over Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Jackson ST over Elkhart River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Jackson ST over Elkhart River carry?
About 10,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Jackson ST over Elkhart River?
The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Jackson ST over Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.