Elm RD over Grimes Ditch
PoorSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Madison RD · Structure no. 7100026
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,207
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm RD over Grimes Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm RD over Grimes Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,794 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Elm RD over Grimes Ditch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm RD over Grimes 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 Elm RD over Grimes Ditch carry?
About 1,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Elm RD over Grimes Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Elm RD over Grimes Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.