Shively RD over Kline Ditch
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Miami HWY · Structure no. 7100080
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shively RD over Kline Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shively RD over Kline Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shively RD over Kline Ditch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Shively RD over Kline Ditch 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 Shively RD over Kline Ditch carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Shively RD over Kline Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shively RD over Kline Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.