SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.60 N US 6 · Structure no. 005780
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,047
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 4,047 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,934 by 2030. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek carry?
About 4,047 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Yellow Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.