Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 700 Ft N of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000001060
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 793 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Street over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.