Linden RD over Heston Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.00 N of Rockstroh RD · Structure no. 7100138
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linden RD over Heston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Linden RD over Heston Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linden RD over Heston Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Linden RD over Heston 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 Linden RD over Heston Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Linden RD over Heston Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Linden RD over Heston Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.