US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of ST Joseph · Structure no. 000000000000989

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,431
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 5 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 9,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.6 MI S of ST Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0634, -86.49477
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,431 (2007)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 9,431 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Ave over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.