US Bridges

CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.71 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 5700030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125W
CrossesN Branch Elkhart River
Location00.71 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49234, -85.44778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic610 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125W over N 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 CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River carry?

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

How long is CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125W over N Branch Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.