Fawn River Road over Fawn River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 0.7 MI West of Fawn River · Structure no. 000000000010289
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,441
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fawn River Road over Fawn River is a wood or timber slab carrying Fawn River Road over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fawn River Road over Fawn River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fawn River Road over Fawn River 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 Fawn River Road over Fawn River carry?
About 1,441 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fawn River Road over Fawn River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fawn River Road over Fawn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.