US Bridges

Benton Center RD over US-31

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.25 M E of I-94/US-31 · Structure no. 000000000013111

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Center RD over US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Center RD over US-31 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,663 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesBenton Center RD
CrossesUS-31
Location0.25 M E of I-94/US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.111, -86.3786
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2020)
Projected traffic2,663 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Benton Center RD over US-31 built?

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

What condition is Benton Center RD over US-31 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 Benton Center RD over US-31 carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Benton Center RD over US-31?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Center RD over US-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.