Clark Street over Prairie River
FairSt. Joseph County, Michigan · North of Centreville · Structure no. 000000000010315
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,881
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Street over Prairie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Street over Prairie River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 1,881 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Clark Street over Prairie River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Street over Prairie 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 Clark Street over Prairie River carry?
About 1,881 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Clark Street over Prairie River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Street over Prairie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.