US Bridges

Locust Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.99 E SR 23 · Structure no. 076828

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Locust Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2030. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocust Road
CrossesUS 20/31 Eb/Wb
Location00.99 E SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63196, -86.28274
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Locust Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust 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 Locust Road over US 20/31 Eb/Wb carry?

About 2,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.