Territorial Road over Blue Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 2.25 MI E Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000976
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,741
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Territorial Road over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Territorial Road over Blue Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Territorial Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Territorial Road over Blue 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 Territorial Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 2,741 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Territorial Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Territorial Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.