US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain

PoorPosted for load

Berrien County, Michigan · 1 MI NE of Baroda · Structure no. 000000000013096

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain is a steel culvert carrying Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesHickory Drain
Location1 MI NE of Baroda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.9732, -86.47527
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2007)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Hickory Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.