Broadway Street over ST Joseph River
GoodBranch County, Michigan · In Village of Union City · Structure no. 000000000001189
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,315
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Street over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Broadway Street over ST Joseph River in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Street over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Broadway Street over ST Joseph River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Broadway Street over ST Joseph River carry?
About 3,315 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Street over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Street over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.