US Bridges

Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek

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St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Douglas RD · Structure no. 7100116

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,363
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,287 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMishawaka:main ST
CrossesJuday Creek
Location00.50 S of Douglas RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70206, -86.18261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,363 (2020)
Projected traffic27,287 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek carry?

About 22,363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Mishawaka:main ST over Juday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.