Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 23 · Structure no. 7100148
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 599
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Road over Yellow Bank 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 Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek carry?
About 599 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Road over Yellow Bank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.