US Bridges

Quinn RD over Pine Creek

Poor

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Walnut RD · Structure no. 7100063

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quinn RD over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quinn RD over Pine Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQuinn RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location00.30 W of Walnut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51997, -86.48194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quinn RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quinn RD over Pine Creek 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 Quinn RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Quinn RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Quinn RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.