US Bridges

Angevine Road over ST Joseph River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NE of Centreville · Structure no. 000000000010366

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angevine Road over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Angevine Road over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAngevine Road
CrossesST Joseph River
Location4.0 MI NE of Centreville
RouteCounty Highway 7849
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.97417, -85.50786
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2018)
Projected traffic723 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Angevine Road over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angevine Road over ST Joseph River 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 Angevine Road over ST Joseph River carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Angevine Road over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Angevine Road over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.