US Bridges

Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N E New Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000979

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,896
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,896 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2027. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRed Arrow Highway
CrossesNat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK
Location0.25 MI N E New Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 1105
Coordinates41.8029, -86.71923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,896 (2007)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK carry?

About 4,896 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Red Arrow Highway over Nat Rail Pass CO AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.