Dan Smith Road over Mill Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 2 MI SW of Watervliet · Structure no. 000000000001034
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 891
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dan Smith Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dan Smith Road over Mill 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 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 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 | 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 Dan Smith Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dan Smith Road 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 Dan Smith Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 891 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dan Smith Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Dan Smith Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.