Quaker Road over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 4 MI W of Constatine · Structure no. 000000000010339
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 999
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quaker Road over Mill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Quaker Road over Mill Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Quaker Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quaker Road over Mill Creek 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 Quaker Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 999 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Quaker Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Quaker Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.