US Bridges

Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Niles · Structure no. 000000000001020

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2027. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWeiser Road
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location1 MI W of Niles
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.81296, -86.29336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2007)
Projected traffic240 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad 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 Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Weiser Road over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.