US Bridges

Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Olive ST · Structure no. 7100109

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,005
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 14,005 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSample ST
CrossesConrail and Gtw RR
Location00.10 W of Olive ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66461, -86.28447
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,005 (2020)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR 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 Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR carry?

About 14,005 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR?

The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Sample ST over Conrail and Gtw RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.