Perry RD over Elkhart River
PoorNoble County, Indiana · 00.15 E of River RD · Structure no. 5700027
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perry RD over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry RD over Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perry RD over Elkhart River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perry RD over Elkhart River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Perry RD over Elkhart River carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Perry RD over Elkhart River?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Perry RD over Elkhart River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.