M-66 over Prairie River

Fair Condition95 years old5,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location0.4 Mi S Of Findley Road
CarriesM-66
CrossesPrairie River
Coordinates41.88864, -85.40967

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Area272.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,400 (2018)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010276

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