N Main Street over ST Joseph River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.70 N SR 120 · Structure no. 2000202
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,437
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Main Street over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Main Street over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 98 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 14,437 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,866 by 2039. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 78 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Main Street over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is N Main Street over ST Joseph River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does N Main Street over ST Joseph River carry?
About 14,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is N Main Street over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns N Main Street over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.