US Bridges

Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Camden · Structure no. 000000000003284

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
626
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,027 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCamden Road
CrossesW Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.4 MI E of Camden
RouteCounty Highway 3018
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.75243, -84.73871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2013)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.