US Bridges

CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.00 W CR 19 · Structure no. 2000206

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,381 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 26
CrossesCR 17 Nb/Sb
Location01.00 W CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62376, -85.88188
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2019)
Projected traffic1,381 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb 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 CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over CR 17 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.