US Bridges

Reading Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee

Poor

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.4 Miles South of Way RD · Structure no. 000000000003296

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reading Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a concrete tee beam carrying Reading Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReading Road
CrossesE Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.4 Miles South of Way RD
RouteCounty Highway 3040
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.84876, -84.49695
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2013)
Projected traffic950 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 Reading Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 579 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.