PRAIRIE ST
Carrying PRAIRIE ST over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR
00.42 N INDIANA AVE, Elkhart, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PRAIRIE ST
The PRAIRIE ST bridge in Elkhart, Indiana carries PRAIRIE ST over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,435 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PRAIRIE ST 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
- 2015
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 44.2 m (145 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.0 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,435 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2000215
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PRAIRIE ST 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 PRAIRIE ST 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 PRAIRIE ST?
PRAIRIE ST in Elkhart, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PRAIRIE ST inspected?
PRAIRIE ST'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 13,435 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRAIRIE ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PRAIRIE ST?
PRAIRIE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PRAIRIE ST?
PRAIRIE ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PRAIRIE ST and does age affect safety?
PRAIRIE ST was built in 2015, making it 11 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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