US Bridges

Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain

GoodPosted for load

Berrien County, Michigan · Lake Twp Sec 35 · Structure no. 000000000013091

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowntown Road
CrossesClymer County Drain
LocationLake Twp Sec 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.89969, -86.59812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2007)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain built?

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

What condition is Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Browntown Road over Clymer County Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.