Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Three Oaks · Structure no. 000000000000984
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain 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 Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Three Oaks Road over Chamberlain Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.