US Bridges

SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.81 NE US 20 · Structure no. 005820

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 17,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,920 by 2029. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 23SR 933 NB
CrossesSR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way
Location03.81 NE US 20
RouteState Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66668, -86.23851
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,461 (2021)
Projected traffic41,920 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way carry?

About 17,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23SR 933 NB over SR 933 Nb/Lincoln Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.