US Bridges

22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · Clarendon Twp Sec 10 · Structure no. 000000000001331

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries22 Mile Road
CrossesST Joseph River
LocationClarendon Twp Sec 10
RouteCounty Highway 1369
Coordinates42.1309, -84.86586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2007)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 Mile Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 22 Mile Road over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.