US Bridges

Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee

Good

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.05 MI E of Waldron RD · Structure no. 000000000003295

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 years old, older 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 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSquawfield Road
CrossesE Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.05 MI E of Waldron RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.81142, -84.41866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2013)
Projected traffic372 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 Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Squawfield Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.