Fawn River Road over Fawn River
FairSt. Joseph County, Michigan · North of Fawn River · Structure no. 000000000010319
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,033
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fawn River Road over Fawn River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fawn River Road over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2023. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fawn River Road over Fawn River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fawn River Road over Fawn 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 Fawn River Road over Fawn River carry?
About 1,033 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fawn River Road over Fawn River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Fawn River Road over Fawn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.