US Bridges

Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 2.5 MI E of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000010741

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,374
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,937 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix RD CR 388
CrossesS Br Black River
Location2.5 MI E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 8094
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40375, -86.21908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,374 (2019)
Projected traffic5,937 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River carry?

About 5,374 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix RD CR 388 over S Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.