Location: Between CR 36 and CR 38

Designed by: Elkhart County Highway

Contractor: To Be Determined

Start Date:  2025

Completion Date: 2025

Estimated Cost:  $600,000

Funded by:  100% Local

Summary: This bridge, constructed in 1964, is in serious condition due to beam deterioration. The deterioration requires the bridge to be posted with a 25-ton weight limit. It will be rehabilitated by replacing the beams and the bridge deck wearing surface. The work will require the road to be completely closed during construction, which is expected to take about three months to complete.

Location: Between CR 40 and CR 42

Designed by: SJCA Inc.

Contractor: To Be Determined

Start Date:  2025

Completion Date: 2025

Estimated Cost:  $600,000

Funded by:  100% Local

Summary: This bridge was constructed in 1970 and is in poor condition due to beam deterioration. The deterioration requires the bridge to be posted with a 10-ton weight limit. It will be rehabilitated by replacing the beams and the bridge deck wearing surface. The work will require the road to be completely closed during construction, which is expected to take about 3 months to complete.

Location: Between Beardsley Ave. and Simonton St.

Designed by: Elkhart County Highway

Contractor: To Be Determined

Start Date:  2025

Completion Date: 2025

Estimated Cost:  $1,600,000

Funded by:  100% Local

Summary: This bridge was constructed in 1952 and has several elements that are in poor condition. The deterioration requires the bridge to be posted with a 29-ton weight limit. It will be rehabilitated by rebuilding a portion of the existing abutments and replacing the bridge deck and sidewalks. Many of the existing steel beams are in good condition and will be reused. The work will require the road to be completely closed during construction, which is expected to take about 8 months to complete.

Location:  Between CR 21 and SR 15

Designed by: United Consulting

Contractor: RL McCoy

Start Date:  2025

Completion Date:  2025

Estimated Cost: $2,087,311.09

Funded by: 80% Federal, 20% Local

Summary: This bridge, constructed in 1963, is in poor condition due to beam deterioration. The deterioration requires the bridge to be posted with a 24-ton weight limit. For this project, it will be completely replaced with a single-span bridge. The work will require the road to be completely closed during construction, which is expected to take about seven months to complete. The completion date is August 13, 2025.

This project is currently under construction and is scheduled to be complete in 2024.

The scope of the project is to connect the Mapleheart Trail to the Northwest Trail. The project will consist of a new multi use path along Missouri Ave and CR 17, an overpass bridge over US 33 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks, and a switchback to the existing trail along US 33.

2024 Paving Program Road Schedule

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 and be complete in 2026.

Public Hearing Documents:

Public Notice

Preferred Alternative

Final Environmental Document (Approved by FHWA on January 7, 2022):

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Public Involvement Excerpts

Documents and Exhibits:

October 12, 2021 Online Presentation

Fact Sheet

Overview

Alternatives Exhibit

Public Comment Form

Des # 1401749

Current Status – Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in 2024.

CR 18, 13 & 115 Intersection Final CE

Presentation

Exhibits