M-139 over ST Joseph River
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000869
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 406 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,250
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-139 over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-139 over ST Joseph River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,402 by 2018. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-139 over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-139 over ST Joseph River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M-139 over ST Joseph River carry?
About 9,250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-139 over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns M-139 over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.