US Bridges

Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Portage Road · Structure no. 7100002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,603
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 85 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 6 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 10,603 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,938 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAngela Blvd
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.30 E of Portage Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69328, -86.26305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,603 (2021)
Projected traffic12,938 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Angela Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River carry?

About 10,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Angela Blvd over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.