Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 S of Beardsley Ave. · Structure no. 2000195
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 388 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,080
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 21,080 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,290 by 2040. The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Johnson Street NB 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 Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River carry?
About 21,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Street NB over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.