US Bridges

Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.90 S of Johnson RD · Structure no. 7100016

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrumstown Trail
CrossesBarloski Ditch
Location00.90 S of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60566, -86.44158
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch 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 Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crumstown Trail over Barloski Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.