US Bridges

Snow Road over US-31

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 4.6 MI SW of Berrien Sprg · Structure no. 000000000000904

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,911
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road over US-31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow 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 2,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2010. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnow Road
CrossesUS-31
Location4.6 MI SW of Berrien Sprg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.93018, -86.36128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (1993)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Road over US-31 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow 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 Snow Road over US-31 carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road over US-31?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Road over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.