US Bridges

CR 17 over ST Joseph River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.30 N SR 120 · Structure no. 2000210

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
480 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,480
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 17 over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 30,480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,499 by 2039. The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.30 N SR 120
RouteCity Street 17
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70671, -85.8885
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length480 ft (146.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,480 (2019)
Projected traffic52,499 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 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 CR 17 over ST Joseph River carry?

About 30,480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.