Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Colon · Structure no. 000000000010370
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 116 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Hagelgans Road over Washburn 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 Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hagelgans Road over Washburn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.