US Bridges

Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Ash RD · Structure no. 7100027

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesBaugo Creek & Walk Path
Location00.10 W of Ash RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6625, -86.06395
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2022)
Projected traffic5,632 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path 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 Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Baugo Creek & Walk Path?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.