US Bridges

SR 2 over Geyer Ditch

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.31 W US 31 · Structure no. 000670

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,425
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Geyer Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Geyer Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 100 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 5 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 19,425 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,490 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesGeyer Ditch
Location03.31 W US 31
RouteState Highway 2
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6719, -86.4045
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,425 (2021)
Projected traffic22,490 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2 over Geyer Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 2 over Geyer Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Geyer Ditch carry?

About 19,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Geyer Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Geyer Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.