Blue School Road over White Pigeon River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Constantine · Structure no. 000000000010328
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue School Road over White Pigeon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Blue School Road over White Pigeon River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Blue School Road over White Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue School Road over White Pigeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Blue School Road over White Pigeon River carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Blue School Road over White Pigeon River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blue School Road over White Pigeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.