US Bridges

Cedar ST over St. Joseph River

FairClosed to traffic

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 933 · Structure no. 7100011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,046
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar ST over St. Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar ST over St. Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 6,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,378 by 2039. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar ST
CrossesSt. Joseph River
Location00.10 N of SR 933
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66222, -86.17352
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,046 (2019)
Projected traffic7,378 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar ST over St. Joseph River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar ST 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 Cedar ST over St. Joseph River carry?

About 6,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cedar ST over St. Joseph River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar ST over St. Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.