US Bridges

CR 350W over S Branch Elkhart River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.33 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 5700033

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over S Branch Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350W over S Branch Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350W
CrossesS Branch Elkhart River
Location00.33 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40554, -85.49135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic500 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 350W over S Branch Elkhart River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is CR 350W 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 350W over S Branch Elkhart River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over S Branch Elkhart River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over S Branch Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.