Prairie River Road over Prairie River

Poor Condition59 years old277 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location3 Mi N Of Sturgis
CarriesPrairie River Road
CrossesPrairie River
Coordinates41.85670, -85.39679

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area153.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic277 (2003)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010350

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