US Bridges

Rambadt Road over Spring Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 2 MI NE of Centreville · Structure no. 000000000010365

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rambadt Road over Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Rambadt Road over Spring Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2023. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRambadt Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 MI NE of Centreville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94286, -85.48799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2003)
Projected traffic135 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rambadt Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rambadt Road over Spring 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 Rambadt Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rambadt Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rambadt Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.