Sherman ST over ST Joseph River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 E of Riverside DR · Structure no. 2000151
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,188
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman ST over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman ST over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,046 by 2038. The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman ST over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Sherman ST 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sherman ST over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sherman ST over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 405 ft (123.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman ST over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.