Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Old US 20 · Structure no. 2000200
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River is a wood or timber slab carrying Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quail Island DR 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 Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Quail Island DR over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.