Lawrence Road over Bear Creek
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 6 MI NE of Colon · Structure no. 000000000010385
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lawrence Road over Bear Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Lawrence Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lawrence Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.