Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Shively RD · Structure no. 7100025
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm RD over Lateral No 5 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 Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Elm RD over Lateral No 5 Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.