Buchanan Road over US-31
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Niles · Structure no. 000000000000898
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 403 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,073
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Road over US-31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan Road over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,073 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,488 by 2025. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan Road over US-31 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Road over US-31 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Road over US-31 carry?
About 7,073 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Road over US-31?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Road over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.