US Bridges

Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.4 Mile W of Lake Wilson · Structure no. 000000000003325

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,186 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCard Road
CrossesE Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv
Location0.4 Mile W of Lake Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.85424, -84.67789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2014)
Projected traffic1,186 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 Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv 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 Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Card Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.