SR 23 over Potato Creek
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.46 N SR 4 · Structure no. 005790
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,055
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 23 over Potato Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,554 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR 23 over Potato 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 Potato Creek carry?
About 5,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Potato Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.