US Bridges

Johnson RD over Main ST

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 SW US 20 · Structure no. 7100146

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,260
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Main ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Johnson RD over Main ST in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesMain ST
Location00.50 SW US 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61687, -86.25392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2012)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson RD over Main ST built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson RD over Main ST 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 Johnson RD over Main ST carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over Main ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Main ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.