US Bridges

Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Cedar ST · Structure no. 7100052

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,463
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 101 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 7,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2039. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMishawaka Ave
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.30 E of Cedar ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66636, -86.1675
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,463 (2019)
Projected traffic9,107 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible 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 Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River 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 Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River carry?

About 7,463 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mishawaka Ave over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.