South Main Street over Bowman Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Ewing Avenue · Structure no. 7100133
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,873
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Bowman Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Main Street over Bowman Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 105 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 11,873 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,488 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Bowman Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is South Main Street over Bowman 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 South Main Street over Bowman Creek carry?
About 11,873 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Bowman Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Bowman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.