US Bridges

Division ST over ST Joseph River

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 N SR 120 · Structure no. 2000007

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,436
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division ST over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,436 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,808 by 2039. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDivision ST
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.10 N SR 120
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72231, -85.81743
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,436 (2019)
Projected traffic12,808 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Division ST over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Division ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over ST Joseph River carry?

About 7,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.