US Bridges

CR 900 West over Little Elkhart River

GoodPosted for load

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 200S · Structure no. 4400010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 West over Little Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900 West over Little Elkhart River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 900 West
CrossesLittle Elkhart River
Location00.10 N of CR 200S
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61234, -85.59891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 900 West over Little Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 West over Little Elkhart 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900 West over Little Elkhart River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 West over Little Elkhart River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 West over Little Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.