Balk Road over Fawn River

Good Condition17 years old11 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location4 Mi SW Of Sturgis
CarriesBalk Road
CrossesFawn River
Coordinates41.76530, -85.46710

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length90.6 ft (27.6 m)
Max Span43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area281.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built2009

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11 (2003)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000010332

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