US Bridges

Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · One Block W of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000010396

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2018. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPealer Street
CrossesRailroad DR & Conrail RR
LocationOne Block W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 2043
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94603, -85.63596
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (1989)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR 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 Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pealer Street over Railroad DR & Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.