Bertrand Road over ST Joseph River

Fair Condition96 years old3,193 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Location2.7 Mi S Of Niles
CarriesBertrand Road
CrossesST Joseph River
Coordinates41.77451, -86.26658

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length392.1 ft (119.5 m)
Max Span74.8 ft (22.8 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area1601.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,193 (2007)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000958

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