US Bridges

SR 23 over Juday Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.90 S I-90 · Structure no. 005842

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Juday Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 23 over Juday Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 27,405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,360 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesJuday Creek
Location00.90 S I-90
RouteState Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70674, -86.20587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,405 (2021)
Projected traffic26,360 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Juday Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 23 over Juday 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 Juday Creek carry?

About 27,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Juday Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Juday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.