Oxbow Road over US-31
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 4.2 MI N of Old US-31 · Structure no. 000000000012827
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 357 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxbow Road over US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxbow 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2010. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oxbow Road over US-31 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oxbow 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 Oxbow Road over US-31 carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oxbow Road over US-31?
The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Oxbow Road over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.