US Bridges

Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.51 W of CR 350 W · Structure no. 5700025

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River in Noble 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.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAlbion RD
CrossesS Branch Elkhart River
Location00.51 W of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41089, -85.50077
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2021)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River built?

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

What condition is Albion RD over S Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Albion RD over S Branch Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.