Needham Road over Prairie River

Poor Condition60 years old77 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location2 Mi NW Of Burr Oak
CarriesNeedham Road
CrossesPrairie River
Coordinates41.86708, -85.35300

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area115.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1966

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 Number000000000010352

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