US Bridges

SR 933 over ST Joseph River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.59 N SR 23 · Structure no. 011046

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,522
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 933 over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 933 over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 111 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 5 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 30,522 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,370 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 933
CrossesST Joseph River
Location01.59 N SR 23
RouteState Highway 933
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68814, -86.2506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,522 (2018)
Projected traffic49,370 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 933 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 933 over ST Joseph River carry?

About 30,522 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 933 over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 933 over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.