Park Street over ST Joseph River
FairPosted for loadBranch County, Michigan · In Village of Union City · Structure no. 000000000001188
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 1976 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Street over ST Joseph River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Street over ST Joseph River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2010. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Park Street over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does Park Street over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Park Street over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Park Street over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.