Eighth Street over Ox Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 1 Blk S of Klock RD · Structure no. 000000000013181
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eighth Street over Ox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eighth Street over Ox Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2010. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eighth Street over Ox Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eighth Street over Ox 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Eighth Street over Ox Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Eighth Street over Ox Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Eighth Street over Ox Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.