US Bridges

Thomas Street over White Pigeon River

Good

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Mottville · Structure no. 000000000010327

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Street over White Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomas Street over White Pigeon River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2023. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThomas Street
CrossesWhite Pigeon River
Location2.5 MI S of Mottville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77959, -85.75022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2003)
Projected traffic800 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Street over White Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Street over White Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Street over White Pigeon River carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Street over White Pigeon River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Street over White Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.