US Bridges

East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.10 S of CR 1400 N · Structure no. 4300213

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Shore Drive
CrossesSyracuse Lake Channel
Location01.10 S of CR 1400 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41856, -85.72756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel 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 East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Shore Drive over Syracuse Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.