US Bridges

Tyler RD over Heston Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Kenilworth RD · Structure no. 7100113

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler RD over Heston Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tyler RD over Heston Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler RD
CrossesHeston Creek
Location00.20 E of Kenilworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47881, -86.24808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2014)
Projected traffic264 by 2034
Trucks19%
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$41,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler RD over Heston Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler 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 Tyler RD over Heston Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Tyler RD over Heston Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler RD over Heston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.