US Bridges

CR 600N over S Branch Elkhart River

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Noble County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 5700094

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over S Branch Elkhart River is a concrete slab carrying CR 600N over S Branch Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600N
CrossesS Branch Elkhart River
Location00.20 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43817, -85.50417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2021)
Projected traffic1,140 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 600N over S Branch Elkhart River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over S Branch 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 CR 600N over S Branch Elkhart River carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over S Branch Elkhart River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over S Branch Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.