Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch
PoorSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Tamarack RD · Structure no. 7100032
- Built
- 1925
- 100 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
- 176
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Inwood 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 Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch carry?
About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Inwood RD over Geyer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.