Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River
FairPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI East of Three Rivers · Structure no. 000000000010310
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,060
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2036. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,060 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Schweitzer Road over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.