M-63 over Big Meadow Drain
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 0.3 MI NW of Scottdale · Structure no. 000000000000875
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,157
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-63 over Big Meadow Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying M-63 over Big Meadow Drain in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2018. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-63 over Big Meadow Drain built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-63 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-63 over Big Meadow Drain carry?
About 8,157 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-63 over Big Meadow Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns M-63 over Big Meadow Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.