Lake Chapin Road over US-31
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 5.3 MI SW of Berrien Sprg · Structure no. 000000000000903
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Chapin Road over US-31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Chapin Road over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2015. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lake Chapin Road over US-31 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Chapin 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 Lake Chapin Road over US-31 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake Chapin Road over US-31?
The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Chapin Road over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.