Prairie ST over Elkhart River

Fair Condition60 years old14,733 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
Location00.10 N Of Waterfall DR
CarriesPrairie ST
CrossesElkhart River
Coordinates41.68659, -85.96402

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length266.4 ft (81.2 m)
Max Span87.3 ft (26.6 m)
Deck Width63.3 ft (19.3 m)
Deck Area1567.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,733 (2019)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number2000154

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