Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N E Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000996
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,505
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek carry?
About 1,505 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Red Arrow Highway over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.