US Bridges

Cleveland Road over Juday Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 933 · Structure no. 7100105

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,710
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Road over Juday Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cleveland Road over Juday Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 18,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,830 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCleveland Road
CrossesJuday Creek
Location00.20 W SR 933
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72317, -86.2524
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,710 (2019)
Projected traffic22,830 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Road over Juday Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cleveland Road over Juday Creek 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 Cleveland Road over Juday Creek carry?

About 18,710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Road over Juday Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Road over Juday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.