US Bridges

Francis Street over Quaker Brook

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · Village of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000000578

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Street over Quaker Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Francis Street over Quaker Brook in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2023. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFrancis Street
CrossesQuaker Brook
LocationVillage of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59866, -85.08609
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2003)
Projected traffic333 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Street over Quaker Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis Street over Quaker Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Francis Street over Quaker Brook carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Francis Street over Quaker Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Street over Quaker Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.