US Bridges

Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.42 N Indiana Ave · Structure no. 2000215

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,435
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 13,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,141 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location00.42 N Indiana Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67988, -85.96556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,435 (2018)
Projected traffic23,141 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 13,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie ST over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.