US Bridges

State Blvd over ST Joseph River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Spy Run Ave · Structure no. 0200274

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Blvd over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Blvd over ST Joseph River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 106 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 5 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 29,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Blvd
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.10 E of Spy Run Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09628, -85.13631
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,025 (2024)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Blvd over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is State Blvd 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 State Blvd over ST Joseph River carry?

About 29,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Blvd over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns State Blvd over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.