M-63 over Hickory Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of ST Joseph · Structure no. 000000000000876
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,600
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-63 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-63 over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,327 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is M-63 over Hickory Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does M-63 over Hickory Creek carry?
About 15,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is M-63 over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns M-63 over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.