US Bridges

Early RD over Geyer Ditch

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Rice RD · Structure no. 7100024

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Early RD over Geyer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Early RD over Geyer Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEarly RD
CrossesGeyer Ditch
Location00.20 W of Rice RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68658, -86.40439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Early RD over Geyer Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Early RD over Geyer Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Early RD over Geyer Ditch carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Early RD over Geyer Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Early RD over Geyer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.