US Bridges

Waldron Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee

FairPosted for load

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Prattville · Structure no. 000000000003310

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldron Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldron Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,178 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldron Road
CrossesE Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.5 MI N of Prattville
RouteCounty Highway 3083
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.78881, -84.41982
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2013)
Projected traffic1,178 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 Waldron Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldron Road over E 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 Waldron Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.