US Bridges

Dickinson Road over Fawn River

FairPosted for load

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI E of White Pigeon · Structure no. 000000000010329

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson Road over Fawn River is a wood or timber slab carrying Dickinson Road over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDickinson Road
CrossesFawn River
Location3 MI E of White Pigeon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.80966, -85.57841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2021)
Projected traffic299 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 Dickinson Road over Fawn River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickinson 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 Dickinson Road over Fawn River carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson Road over Fawn River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dickinson Road over Fawn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.