Shively RD over Heston Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Kenilworth RD · Structure no. 7100112
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shively RD over Heston Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Shively 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shively RD over Heston Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shively 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 Shively RD over Heston Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shively RD over Heston Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shively RD over Heston Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.