SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.09 N SR 933 · Structure no. 005832
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River 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 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,434 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 Ramp over S. Bank St. Joseph River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.