US Bridges

Snyder Road over Trimble Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Crystal Lake R · Structure no. 4300045

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Road over Trimble Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snyder Road over Trimble Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSnyder Road
CrossesTrimble Creek
Location00.10 N of Crystal Lake R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23346, -85.99052
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Snyder Road over Trimble Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder Road over Trimble Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Snyder Road over Trimble Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snyder Road over Trimble Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder Road over Trimble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.