Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad
FairBerrien County, Michigan · City of Niles · Structure no. 000000000001059
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,024
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 5,024 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2009. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 5,024 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.