US Bridges

Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.17 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 5700020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Lake RD
CrossesS Branch Elkhart River
Location00.17 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.38305, -85.4701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2021)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Lake RD over S Branch 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 Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lake RD over S Branch Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.