Mckale Road over Prairie River

Poor Condition61 years old77 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location4.5 Mi NE Of Sturgis
CarriesMckale Road
CrossesPrairie River
Coordinates41.87143, -85.36867

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width26.2 ft (8 m)
Deck Area107.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic77 (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 Number000000000010351

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