Findley Road over Prairie River
PoorSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 5 MI SE of Centreville · Structure no. 000000000010362
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Findley Road over Prairie River is a wood or timber slab carrying Findley Road over Prairie 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.
It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2023. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Findley Road over Prairie River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Findley Road over Prairie 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 Findley Road over Prairie River carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Findley Road over Prairie River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Findley Road over Prairie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.