US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Bear Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 240 Ft E of Krupp RD · Structure no. 000000000014529

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lawrence RD over Bear Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location240 Ft E of Krupp RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0321, -85.3777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Bear Creek 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 Lawrence RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lawrence RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lawrence RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.