US Bridges

Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.67 E SR 23 · Structure no. 010176

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Road
CrossesUS 20/31 Eb/Wb
Location01.67 E SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62604, -86.27274
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2021)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.