US Bridges

Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Three Oaks · Structure no. 000000000000957

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesForest Lawn Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Three Oaks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77717, -86.61161
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2007)
Projected traffic600 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Lawn Road over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Lawn Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.