US Bridges

Brott Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee

FairPosted for load

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Montgomery · Structure no. 000000000003327

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brott Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a wood or timber slab carrying Brott Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 115 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrott Road
CrossesW Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.5 MI N of Montgomery
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.78694, -84.78211
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2014)
Projected traffic69 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brott Road over W Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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

About 42 vehicles per day (2014 count).

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.