US Bridges

Ash RD over ST Joseph River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Mckinley HWY · Structure no. 7100119

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,781
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash RD over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ash RD over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 13,781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,815 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAsh RD
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.60 S of Mckinley HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68, -86.06136
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,781 (2020)
Projected traffic16,815 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash RD over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ash RD over ST Joseph River 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 Ash RD over ST Joseph River carry?

About 13,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ash RD over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ash RD over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.