Big Hill Road over Fawn River
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI SE of Sturgis · Structure no. 000000000010334
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Hill Road over Fawn River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Hill Road over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2023. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Big Hill Road over Fawn River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Hill Road over Fawn 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 Big Hill Road over Fawn River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Big Hill Road over Fawn River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Big Hill Road over Fawn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.