US Bridges

SR 23 over Pine Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.25 N US 6 · Structure no. 005770

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,219
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Pine Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 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 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 4,219 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,672 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 23
CrossesPine Creek
Location00.25 N US 6
RouteState Highway 23
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46983, -86.48126
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,219 (2021)
Projected traffic5,672 by 2035
Trucks11%
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

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 23 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 23 over Pine 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Pine Creek carry?

About 4,219 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.