US Bridges

Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 3 Blks E of Pipestone RD · Structure no. 000000000001048

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,545
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 74 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 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2020. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBritain Avenue
CrossesC&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek
Location3 Blks E of Pipestone RD
RouteCity Street 2013
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.10892, -86.44315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2000)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Britain Avenue over C&o RR (aban) & Ox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.