US Bridges

Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Shively RD · Structure no. 7100111

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKenilworth RD
CrossesHeston Creek
Location00.10 N of Shively RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49528, -86.25308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic133 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$104,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth RD over Heston 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 Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth RD over Heston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.