ST JOSEPH CENTER R
Carrying ST JOSEPH CENTER R over ST JOSEPH RIVER
00.10 E MARTIN LUTHER DR, Allen, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST JOSEPH CENTER R
The ST JOSEPH CENTER R bridge in Allen, Indiana carries ST JOSEPH CENTER R over ST JOSEPH RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 94.8 meters (311 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,025 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST JOSEPH CENTER R compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 94.8 m (311 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.7 m (74 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,025 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0200078
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST JOSEPH CENTER R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST JOSEPH CENTER R against other structures in Allen and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST JOSEPH CENTER R?
ST JOSEPH CENTER R in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST JOSEPH CENTER R inspected?
ST JOSEPH CENTER R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,025 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST JOSEPH CENTER R is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST JOSEPH CENTER R?
ST JOSEPH CENTER R has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST JOSEPH CENTER R?
ST JOSEPH CENTER R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ST JOSEPH CENTER R and does age affect safety?
ST JOSEPH CENTER R was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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