Darden RD over Geyer Ditch
PoorSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Tamarack RD · Structure no. 7100018
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darden RD over Geyer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darden RD over Geyer Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Darden RD over Geyer Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Darden RD over Geyer Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Darden RD over Geyer Ditch carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Darden RD over Geyer Ditch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Darden RD over Geyer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.