Church Street over Hickory Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · Village of Baroda · Structure no. 000000000001045
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Street over Hickory Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2020. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over Hickory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Church Street over Hickory Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Church Street over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.