US Bridges

Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail

Poor

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.45 N Fillmore Road · Structure no. 7100100

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,063
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 9,063 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,048 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMayflower Road
CrossesArdmore Trail
Location00.45 N Fillmore Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68628, -86.32256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,063 (2019)
Projected traffic12,048 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail 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 Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail carry?

About 9,063 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mayflower Road over Ardmore Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.