US Bridges

CR 60 over ST Joseph River

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 101 · Structure no. 1700036

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60 over ST Joseph River in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 60
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.40 W of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31295, -84.88403
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 60 over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60 over ST Joseph River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 60 over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60 over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.