US Bridges

Colfax over East Race Way

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 E SR 933 · Structure no. 7100117

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,909
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colfax over East Race Way is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colfax over East Race Way in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,909 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,210 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColfax
CrossesEast Race Way
Location00.20 E SR 933
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67778, -86.24516
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,909 (2021)
Projected traffic7,210 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colfax over East Race Way built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colfax over East Race Way 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 Colfax over East Race Way carry?

About 5,909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colfax over East Race Way?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Colfax over East Race Way?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.