Us-31 SB over ST Joseph River

Fair Condition42 years old7,675 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Location2.0 Mi W Of Niles
CarriesUs-31 SB
CrossesST Joseph River
Coordinates41.83668, -86.31418

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1310.0 ft (399.3 m)
Max Span297.9 ft (90.8 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area5829.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,675 (2015)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000889

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