US Bridges

Stubey Road over Fawn River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 4 MI SW of Sturgis · Structure no. 000000000010331

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stubey Road over Fawn River is a wood or timber slab carrying Stubey Road over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2023. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStubey Road
CrossesFawn River
Location4 MI SW of Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.76389, -85.48649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2003)
Projected traffic450 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stubey Road over Fawn River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stubey 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 Stubey Road over Fawn River carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stubey Road over Fawn River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stubey Road over Fawn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.