North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3 MI South of Colon · Structure no. 000000000010321
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 824
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 824 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek carry?
About 824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns North Burr Oak RD over Little Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.