M-139 over Big Meadow Drain
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Scottdale · Structure no. 000000000000868
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-139 over Big Meadow Drain is a concrete arch - deck carrying M-139 over Big Meadow Drain in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,402 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-139 over Big Meadow Drain built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-139 over Big Meadow Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does M-139 over Big Meadow Drain carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is M-139 over Big Meadow Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns M-139 over Big Meadow Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.