Bridge ST over ST Joseph River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Franklin ST · Structure no. 2000165
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,562
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over ST Joseph River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bridge ST over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 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 6 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 5,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,580 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 54 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge ST over ST Joseph River carry?
About 5,562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.