Constantine Street over ST Joseph River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Three Rivers · Structure no. 000000000010358
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,493
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Constantine Street over ST Joseph River is a wood or timber slab carrying Constantine Street over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2023. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Constantine Street over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Constantine Street over ST Joseph River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Constantine Street over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,493 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Constantine Street over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Constantine Street over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.