Hill Avenue over Mill Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Watervliet · Structure no. 000000000001001
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Avenue over Mill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hill Avenue over Mill Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill Avenue over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hill Avenue over Mill 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Hill Avenue over Mill Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hill Avenue over Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Avenue over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.