US Bridges

Lasalle Street over East Race Way

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 E SR 933 · Structure no. 7100106

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,061
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lasalle Street over East Race Way is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lasalle Street over East Race Way in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,061 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,937 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLasalle Street
CrossesEast Race Way
Location00.20 E SR 933
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67914, -86.2455
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,061 (2022)
Projected traffic15,937 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lasalle Street over East Race Way built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lasalle Street over East Race Way 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 Lasalle Street over East Race Way carry?

About 13,061 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lasalle Street over East Race Way?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lasalle Street over East Race Way?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.