Washington Ave over Hickory Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 1 MI S ST Joseph · Structure no. 000000000001000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,479
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2027. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Ave over Hickory 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 Washington Ave over Hickory Creek carry?
About 5,479 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.