US Bridges

Range Line Road over US-31

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 7.9 MI N of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000012697

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range Line Road over US-31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Line Road over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2015. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRange Line Road
CrossesUS-31
Location7.9 MI N of US-12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.9104, -86.33984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (1997)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Line Road over US-31 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Line Road over US-31 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Range Line Road over US-31 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Range Line Road over US-31?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Range Line Road over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.