Burr Oak Road over Prairie River
FairSt. Joseph County, Michigan · In Burr Oak · Structure no. 000000000010387
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burr Oak Road over Prairie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burr Oak Road over Prairie River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2016. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Burr Oak Road over Prairie River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burr Oak Road over Prairie 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 Burr Oak Road over Prairie River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Burr Oak Road over Prairie River?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Burr Oak Road over Prairie River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.