US Bridges

North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek

Good

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 2.5 MI North of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000000000010320

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Burr Oak RD
CrossesBig Swan Creek
Location2.5 MI North of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 7883
Coordinates41.88266, -85.31159
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2022)
Projected traffic926 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Burr Oak RD over Big Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.