US Bridges

Kintz Road over Juday Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.10 E Juniper Road · Structure no. 7100135

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kintz Road over Juday Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kintz Road over Juday Creek 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKintz Road
CrossesJuday Creek
Location00.10 E Juniper Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71786, -86.23457
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2017)
Projected traffic470 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Kintz Road over Juday Creek built?

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

What condition is Kintz Road over Juday Creek 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 Kintz Road over Juday Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kintz Road over Juday Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns Kintz Road over Juday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.