US-12 over Fawn River
FairSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 4.4 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000010268
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,925
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-12 over Fawn River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2018. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-12 over Fawn River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-12 over Fawn River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US-12 over Fawn River carry?
About 5,925 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-12 over Fawn River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-12 over Fawn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.