CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N US 33 · Structure no. 2000207
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 731 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,103
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River 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 17,103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,458 by 2038. The structure is 731 ft (222.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 17 over CR 45 Elk 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 CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River carry?
About 17,103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River?
The structure is 731 ft (222.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns CR 17 over CR 45 Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.