US Bridges

Tabor Road over US-31

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 2.6 MI N of Old US-31 · Structure no. 000000000012826

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabor Road over US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tabor Road over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2015. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTabor Road
CrossesUS-31
Location2.6 MI N of Old US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.00011, -86.36462
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (1999)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
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 Tabor Road over US-31 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tabor Road over US-31 carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tabor Road over US-31?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Tabor Road over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.