US Bridges

Meadowbrook Road over US-31

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 8.3 MI N of Old US-31 · Structure no. 000000000012898

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Road over US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowbrook Road over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2020. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook Road
CrossesUS-31
Location8.3 MI N of Old US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.07962, -86.37368
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 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2000)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2020
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Meadowbrook Road over US-31 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Road over US-31 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Road over US-31?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Road over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.