US Bridges

Sampson Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.1 Mile E of Carpenter · Structure no. 000000000003324

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a wood or timber slab carrying Sampson Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSampson Road
CrossesW Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.1 Mile E of Carpenter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.72361, -84.68697
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2014)
Projected traffic128 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 Sampson Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sampson 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 Sampson Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2014 count).

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.