Vistula Road over Pigeon River
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 1.8 MI SW of Mottville · Structure no. 000000000010302
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vistula Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vistula Road over Pigeon River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Vistula Road over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vistula Road over Pigeon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Vistula Road over Pigeon River carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vistula Road over Pigeon River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Vistula Road over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.