US Bridges

Bridge ST over Elkhart River

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.07 S of Gerber ST · Structure no. 5700086

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Elkhart River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge ST
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.07 S of Gerber ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46774, -85.59776
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2021)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bridge ST over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over 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 Bridge ST over Elkhart River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Elkhart River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.