US Bridges

Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Stanton RD · Structure no. 7100062

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQuince RD
CrossesYellow Bank Creek
Location00.10 S of Stanton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.48286, -86.37803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic116 by 2041
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek 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 Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Quince RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.