US Bridges

Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Shively RD · Structure no. 7100021

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood RD
CrossesLateral No 5 Ditch
Location00.50 N of Shively RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50156, -86.11789
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2020)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 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 Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.