US Bridges

Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.20 N of SR 23 · Structure no. 7100095

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,633
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrumstown HWY
CrossesWest Place Ditch
Location01.20 N of SR 23
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60605, -86.41395
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2019)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$674,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crumstown HWY over West Place 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 Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Crumstown HWY over West Place Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.