Broadway Street over ST Joseph River
FairPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 0.2 MI East of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000010390
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Street over ST Joseph River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Street over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2018. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Street over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Broadway Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Broadway Street over ST Joseph River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Street over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Street over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.