US Bridges

Bivens RD over Quaker Brook

Good

Barry County, Michigan · 0.37 MI E of M-66 · Structure no. 000000000014664

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bivens RD over Quaker Brook is a steel culvert carrying Bivens RD over Quaker Brook in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBivens RD
CrossesQuaker Brook
Location0.37 MI E of M-66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.58175, -85.08703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bivens RD over Quaker Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bivens RD over Quaker Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bivens RD over Quaker Brook carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bivens RD over Quaker Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Bivens RD over Quaker Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.