Sixth Street over ST Joseph River
PoorSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 0.3 MI East of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000010394
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth Street over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sixth Street over ST Joseph River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2018. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sixth Street over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sixth Street over ST Joseph 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 Sixth Street over ST Joseph River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Sixth Street over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth Street over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.