US Bridges

Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 33 · Structure no. 2000199

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,106
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 53 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,072 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConcord Mall DR
CrossesYellow Creek
Location00.10 W of US 33
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64171, -85.92925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,106 (2018)
Projected traffic7,072 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Concord Mall DR over Yellow 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 Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Mall DR over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.