US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Baroda · Structure no. 000000000000988

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,474
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,474 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Baroda
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.97454, -86.49467
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,474 (2007)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,474 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.