US Bridges

ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Martin Luther DR · Structure no. 0200078

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Center R
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.10 E Martin Luther DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13348, -85.10562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,025 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River carry?

About 15,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Center R over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.