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! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
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Total Bridges Found: 17

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Ash Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ash Road (IN-219) Over St. Joseph River Mishawaka and Elkhart: St. Joseph County, Indiana and Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 283.8 ft
Main Span Length: 90 ft
Roadway Width: 50 ft
Main Spans: 3
1929 By: Rieth-Riley Construction Company of Goshen, Indiana This picturesque arch bridge is noteworthy for its association with an important engineer.Click to visit page.
Beardsley Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Beardsley Avenue Over Osolo Township Ditch Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Slab, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1926 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana This tiny bridge is a perfect example of what makes historic bridges so special!Click to visit page.
! Benton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-33 Over Elkhart River Benton: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Slab, Fixed Total Length: 200.8 ft
Main Span Length: 37.4 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 6
1953 By: Unknown This bridge features an unusual and attractive arched concrete superstructure.Click to visit page.
Bridge Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bridge Street Over St. Joseph River Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 274 ft
Main Span Length: 116.8 ft
Roadway Width: 39.4 ft
Main Spans: 3
1939 By: H. L. Maddocks Company An unusual concrete bridge with attractive details and good historic integrity is significant as a documented Public Works Administration bridge.Click to visit page.
CR-52 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. CR-52 Over Unnamed Drain Rural: Elkhart County, Indiana Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This bridge may be tiny, yet it was built at a time when even small bridges were designed to look nice.Click to visit page.
Indiana Avenue Bridge
Fort Wayne Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Indiana Avenue Over Elkhart River Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 183.7 ft
Main Span Length: 179.8 ft
Roadway Width: 23 ft
Main Spans: 1
1898 By: Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Company of Bellefontaine, Ohio This truss is beautifully decorated and is a perfect example of what makes truss bridges so special.Click to visit page.
Jefferson Street Bridge
Old Stone Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Jefferson Street Over Millrace Canal Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed Main Spans: 2 1905 By: Unknown One of the only remaining examples of a highway stone arch bridge in northern Indiana.Click to visit page.
X Johnson Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Johnson Street Over St. Joseph River Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 390 ft
Main Span Length: 97.8 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 4
1918 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana This long deck truss was drastically modified when widened by adding beams to one side.Click to visit page.
Lexington Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Lexington Avenue Over St. Joseph River Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 267.7 ft
Main Span Length: 80.7 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 3
1926 By: M. E. White Company of Chicago, Illinois A three span arch bridge in Elkhart that has been maintained well.Click to visit page.
Lincoln Avenue Bridge
Elkhart County Bridge 408
Historic Significance Rating. Lincoln Avenue Over Elkhart River Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 237 ft
Main Span Length: 64.3 ft
Roadway Width: 43.6 ft
Main Spans: 3
1927 By: Rieth-Riley Construction Company of Goshen, Indiana and William S. Moore A beautifully designed arch bridge that retains excellent historic integrity.Click to visit page.
Main Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Main Street Over St. Joseph River Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 298 ft
Main Span Length: 92 ft
Roadway Width: 59.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1927 By: Unknown One of several remaining arch bridges in Elkhart.Click to visit page.
Middlebury Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Middlebury Street Over Elkhart River Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 160 ft
Main Span Length: 50 ft
Roadway Width: 42 ft
Main Spans: 3
1931 By: Bontrager Construction Company This concrete arch bridge has lost its original railings.Click to visit page.
Murray Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Murray Street Over Millrace Canal Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1909 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana A former IN-25 bridge, this truss connects residences to a walking trail and is historically significant structure.Click to visit page.
Nappanee Street Bridge
Elkhart County Bridge 376
Historic Significance Rating. Nappanee Street (IN-19) Over St. Joseph River Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed Total Length: 453 ft
Main Span Length: 101.4 ft
Roadway Width: 54 ft
Main Spans: 5
1966 By: Unknown This bridge is an attractive example of its type, and when photographed, was unaltered.Click to visit page.
Richmond Street Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Richmond Street Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown An example of railroad steel stringer construction sits on attractive stone abutments.Click to visit page.
US-33 Bridge
Pike Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-33 (Pike Street) Over Elkhart River Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 258 ft
Main Span Length: 65 ft
Roadway Width: 50 ft
Main Spans: 3
1926 By: H. H. Stoddard Company This bridge serves the main drag through Goshen.Click to visit page.
Wilden Avenue Bridge
Oakridge Cemetery Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Cemetery Road Over Rock Run Creek Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 82 ft
Main Span Length: 82 ft
Roadway Width: 21.6 ft
Main Spans: 1
1928 By: Unknown Originally crossing Elkhart River as a two span structure, one of the pony truss spans was appropriately moved to a cemetery when the bridge was replaced.Click to visit page.

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