Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River
PoorClosed to trafficAllen County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Hurshtown Road · Structure no. 0200022
- Built
- 1883
- 142 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 142 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Van Zile RD over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.