Carroll Street over Bowman Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 N Ewing Avenue · Structure no. 7100134
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carroll Street over Bowman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carroll Street over Bowman Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carroll Street over Bowman Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carroll 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 Carroll Street over Bowman Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carroll Street over Bowman Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Carroll Street over Bowman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.