M-63 over ST Joseph River

Fair Condition77 years old11,015 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
LocationIn ST Joseph
CarriesM-63
CrossesST Joseph River
Coordinates42.11277, -86.47756

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length712.9 ft (217.3 m)
Max Span164.0 ft (50 m)
Deck Width57.7 ft (17.6 m)
Deck Area3824.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,015 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000000880

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