US Bridges

Jericho Road over Keelo Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Stevensville · Structure no. 000000000013094

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jericho Road over Keelo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jericho Road over Keelo Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 586 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJericho Road
CrossesKeelo Creek
Location2 MI S of Stevensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.9897, -86.524
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jericho Road over Keelo Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jericho Road over Keelo Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jericho Road over Keelo Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jericho Road over Keelo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jericho Road over Keelo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.