Sterling Road over ST Joseph River
GoodHillsdale County, Michigan · 0.2 Mile E of Cronk Road · Structure no. 000000000003337
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Road over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sterling Road over ST Joseph River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Road over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Road over ST Joseph River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sterling Road over ST Joseph River carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Sterling Road over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Road over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.