CR 17
Carrying CR 17 over ST JOSEPH RIVER
00.30 N SR 120, Elkhart, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 17
The CR 17 bridge in Elkhart, Indiana carries CR 17 over ST JOSEPH RIVER. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 146.3 meters (480 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,480 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 17 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
- 2011
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 146.3 m (480 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.8 m (108 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2000210
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 17 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR 17 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 CR 17?
CR 17 in Elkhart, Indiana, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 17 inspected?
CR 17'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 30,480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 17 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 17?
CR 17 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 17?
CR 17 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 17 and does age affect safety?
CR 17 was built in 2011, making it 15 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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