N. MAIN STREET
Carrying N. MAIN STREET over CHRISTIANA CREEK
00.40 S OF SIMONTON STR., Elkhart, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N. MAIN STREET
The N. MAIN STREET bridge in Elkhart, Indiana carries N. MAIN STREET over CHRISTIANA CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,615 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N. MAIN STREET compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.4 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,615 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2000152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
N. MAIN STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare N. MAIN STREET against other structures in Elkhart and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for N. MAIN STREET?
N. MAIN STREET in Elkhart, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N. MAIN STREET inspected?
N. MAIN STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,615 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N. MAIN STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N. MAIN STREET?
N. MAIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N. MAIN STREET?
N. MAIN STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is N. MAIN STREET and does age affect safety?
N. MAIN STREET was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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