US Bridges

SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.39 N US 20 · Structure no. 005165

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 26,644 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2034. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesST Joseph River & Road
Location03.39 N US 20
RouteState Highway 19
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67948, -86.00334
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,644 (2021)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 19 over ST Joseph River & Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road carry?

About 26,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over ST Joseph River & Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.