Walnut RD over Potato Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Quinn RD · Structure no. 7100093
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 386
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut RD over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut RD over Potato Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 57 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 3 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut RD over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Walnut RD over Potato 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 Walnut RD over Potato Creek carry?
About 386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Walnut RD over Potato Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut RD over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.