Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 2 · Structure no. 7100068
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch 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 Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rice RD over Branch of Geyer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.