US Bridges

Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch

Poor

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Rush RD · Structure no. 7100029

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 years old, older 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHarrison RD
CrossesGeyer Ditch
Location00.10 E of Rush RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65017, -86.41409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Harrison RD over Geyer 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 Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison RD over Geyer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.