US Bridges

Martin ST over Elkhart River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.02 N of Lincoln Way · Structure no. 5700001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin ST over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Martin ST over Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin ST
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.02 N of Lincoln Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46587, -85.59066
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2021)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Martin ST over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin ST over Elkhart 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Martin ST over Elkhart River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Martin ST over Elkhart River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Martin ST over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.