US Bridges

Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 3 MI NE of New Troy · Structure no. 000000000001043

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolden Road
CrossesTroy Meadow Outlet
Location3 MI NE of New Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.89248, -86.51363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2007)
Projected traffic250 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Holden Road over Troy Meadow Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.