US Bridges

Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc)

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of I-94/US-31 · Structure no. 000000000013110

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc) in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBritain Ave
CrossesUS-31 (reloc)
Location0.5 MI E of I-94/US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1086, -86.37443
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2019)
Projected traffic735 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc) carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc)?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Britain Ave over US-31 (reloc)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.