SR 23 over Koontz Lake
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 04.00 N US 30 · Structure no. 080034
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,798
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Koontz Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Koontz Lake in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Koontz Lake built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Koontz Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Koontz Lake carry?
About 1,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Koontz Lake?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Koontz Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.