Us-12 over ST Joseph River

Fair Condition72 years old11,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Location0.8 Mi S Of Niles
CarriesUs-12
CrossesST Joseph River
Coordinates41.80140, -86.26648

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length480.0 ft (146.3 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Area2911.4 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,300 (2013)
Truck Traffic10%
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 Number000000000000916

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