US Bridges

Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2 MI NE of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000001003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid Avenue
CrossesBlue Creek
Location2 MI NE of Benton Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.14463, -86.40806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2007)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Avenue over Blue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Euclid Avenue over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.