US Bridges

M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · SE Lts of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000871

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
672 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,503
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 10,503 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,087 by 2018. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-139
CrossesConrail (abn) & Ox Creek
LocationSE Lts of Benton Harbor
RouteState Highway 139
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09946, -86.43447
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,503 (2007)
Projected traffic12,087 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek carry?

About 10,503 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns M-139 over Conrail (abn) & Ox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.