US Bridges

SR 933 over Baugo Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.86 S SR 331 · Structure no. 011021

Built
2013
12 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 933 over Baugo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 933 over Baugo Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2013 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 12 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 14,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 933
CrossesBaugo Creek
Location03.86 S SR 331
RouteState Highway 933
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66376, -86.06481
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,122 (2021)
Projected traffic13,760 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 933 over Baugo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 933 over Baugo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 933 over Baugo Creek carry?

About 14,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 933 over Baugo Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 933 over Baugo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.