Bennett Road over ST Joseph River
FairPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 4 MI East of Mendon · Structure no. 000000000010322
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 381
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennett Road over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bennett Road over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2030. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Bennett Road over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bennett 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 Bennett Road over ST Joseph River carry?
About 381 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Bennett Road over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bennett Road over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.