US Bridges

CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 350 W · Structure no. 5700032

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 330N
CrossesS Branch Elkhart River
Location00.25 E of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40158, -85.48667
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic550 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 CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 330N 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 CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 330N over S Branch Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.