US Bridges

Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.90 W SR 933 · Structure no. 7100015

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,904
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 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 17,904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,846 by 2041. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Road
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.90 W SR 933
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72306, -86.26723
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,904 (2021)
Projected traffic21,846 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cleveland Road 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 Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River carry?

About 17,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Road over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.