OLD-27 over ST Joseph River
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Tekshona Twp Sec 27 · Structure no. 000000000001326
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,524
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
OLD-27 over ST Joseph River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OLD-27 over ST Joseph River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,524 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2023. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was OLD-27 over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is OLD-27 over ST Joseph River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does OLD-27 over ST Joseph River carry?
About 2,524 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is OLD-27 over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns OLD-27 over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.