US Bridges

Riley RD over Pine Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Walnut RD · Structure no. 7100069

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley RD over Pine Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Riley 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiley RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location00.50 W of Walnut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50555, -86.48638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic22 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riley RD over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Riley RD over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Riley RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Riley RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Riley RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.