US Bridges

Hadley Road over ST Joseph River

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 1.1 MI N of Litchfield · Structure no. 000000000003315

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hadley Road over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hadley Road over ST Joseph River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 686 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHadley Road
CrossesST Joseph River
Location1.1 MI N of Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.05957, -84.80714
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2013)
Projected traffic686 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hadley Road over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hadley Road over ST Joseph River 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 Hadley Road over ST Joseph River carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hadley Road over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hadley Road over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.