US Bridges

Fayette ST over ST Joseph River

Good

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000014364

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,798
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fayette ST over ST Joseph River is a concrete culvert carrying Fayette ST over ST Joseph River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesFayette ST
CrossesST Joseph River
Location0.1 MI E of M-99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.92914, -84.63914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,798 (2016)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fayette ST over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fayette ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fayette ST over ST Joseph River carry?

About 3,798 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fayette ST over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Fayette ST over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.