US Bridges

Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.20 E SR 19 · Structure no. 2000197

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,731
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 99 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 6,731 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,594 by 2039. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Avenue
CrossesST Joseph River
Location01.20 E SR 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68406, -85.98108
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,731 (2019)
Projected traffic11,594 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lexington Avenue 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 Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River carry?

About 6,731 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Avenue over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.