US Bridges

M-216 over Flowerfield Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000010287

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,379
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-216 over Flowerfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-216 over Flowerfield Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,479 by 2018. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-216
CrossesFlowerfield Creek
Location1.0 MI W of US-131
RouteState Highway 216
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.02756, -85.65211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2007)
Projected traffic5,479 by 2018
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-216 over Flowerfield Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-216 over Flowerfield Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-216 over Flowerfield Creek carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-216 over Flowerfield Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns M-216 over Flowerfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.