US Bridges

Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.00 S Beardsley Ave. · Structure no. 2000213

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,080
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJohnson Street SB
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.00 S Beardsley Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69311, -85.96612
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length388 ft (118.2 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,080 (2020)
Projected traffic36,290 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River carry?

About 21,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Street SB over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.