US Bridges

Adams ST over Pine Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 N of US 6 · Structure no. 7100001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,122
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams ST over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams ST over Pine Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAdams ST
CrossesPine Creek
Location00.20 N of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47192, -86.48698
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2019)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$244,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams ST over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Adams ST over Pine Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Adams ST over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Adams ST over Pine Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Adams ST over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.