Third Street over Brandywine Creek
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Niles · Structure no. 000000000000995
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,588
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Brandywine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Third Street over Brandywine Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Street over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Street over Brandywine 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 Third Street over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 5,588 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).
Who owns Third Street over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.