US Bridges

Dimmers Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv

PoorPosted for load

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.3 Mile W of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000000000003364

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dimmers Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv is a steel culvert carrying Dimmers Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDimmers Road
CrossesE Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv
Location0.3 Mile W of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.7966, -84.63787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2014)
Projected traffic231 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dimmers Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dimmers Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Dimmers Road over E Fork W Br ST Joseph Rv carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2014 count).

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.