US Bridges

Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek

FairPosted for load

Berrien County, Michigan · Crystal Springs Cemetery · Structure no. 000000000014683

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Drive
CrossesOx Creek
LocationCrystal Springs Cemetery
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0922, -86.4187
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Drive over Ox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.