US Bridges

Shively RD over Lemon Ditch

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 331 · Structure no. 7100081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shively RD over Lemon Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Shively RD over Lemon Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShively RD
CrossesLemon Ditch
Location00.20 W of SR 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49367, -86.15886
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2021)
Projected traffic654 by 2041
Trucks58%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shively RD over Lemon Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shively RD over Lemon Ditch 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 Shively RD over Lemon Ditch carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Shively RD over Lemon Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shively RD over Lemon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.