US Bridges

SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.74 E US 27 · Structure no. 008780

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,360
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2035. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 930 WB
CrossesST Joseph River
Location01.74 E US 27
RouteState Highway 930
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11468, -85.11614
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,360 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River carry?

About 19,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 930 WB over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.