Watt Road over Fawn River
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 6 MI SE of Sturgis · Structure no. 000000000010337
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watt Road over Fawn River is a wood or timber slab carrying Watt Road over Fawn River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2023. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watt Road over Fawn River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watt 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 Watt Road over Fawn River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Watt Road over Fawn River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Watt Road over Fawn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.