JOHNSON STREET SB
Carrying JOHNSON STREET SB over ST JOSEPH RIVER
00.00 S BEARDSLEY AVE., Elkhart, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JOHNSON STREET SB
The JOHNSON STREET SB bridge in Elkhart, Indiana carries JOHNSON STREET SB over ST JOSEPH RIVER. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 118.3 meters (388 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,080 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JOHNSON STREET SB 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
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 118.3 m (388 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.1 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,080 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2000213
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOHNSON STREET SB 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 JOHNSON STREET SB against other structures in Elkhart and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JOHNSON STREET SB?
JOHNSON STREET SB in Elkhart, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JOHNSON STREET SB inspected?
JOHNSON STREET SB'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 21,080 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOHNSON STREET SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JOHNSON STREET SB?
JOHNSON STREET SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JOHNSON STREET SB?
JOHNSON STREET SB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is JOHNSON STREET SB and does age affect safety?
JOHNSON STREET SB was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.
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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