Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River
FairPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI North of Centreville · Structure no. 000000000010314
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,144
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 140 years old, older 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2038. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.