Beech RD over Grimes Ditch
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.70 N New RD · Structure no. 7100145
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,058
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech RD over Grimes Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Beech RD over Grimes Ditch in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Beech RD over Grimes Ditch built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech RD over Grimes 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 Beech RD over Grimes Ditch carry?
About 1,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Beech RD over Grimes Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Beech RD over Grimes Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.