Butternut Street over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 470 Ft East of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000001062
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 617
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butternut Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butternut Street over Mill Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 617 vehicles a day, projected to reach 617 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butternut Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butternut Street over Mill 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Butternut Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 617 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Butternut Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Butternut Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.