US Bridges

York ST over Leonard Ditch

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Oakside Ave. · Structure no. 7100131

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York ST over Leonard Ditch is a concrete slab carrying York ST over Leonard Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYork ST
CrossesLeonard Ditch
Location00.10 W of Oakside Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66025, -86.12514
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 York ST over Leonard Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is York ST over Leonard Ditch 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 York ST over Leonard Ditch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is York ST over Leonard Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns York ST over Leonard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.