Hoffman Street over Rockey River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000010393
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoffman Street over Rockey River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoffman Street over Rockey River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Hoffman Street over Rockey River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoffman Street over Rockey River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Hoffman Street over Rockey River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hoffman Street over Rockey River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Hoffman Street over Rockey River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.