US Bridges

Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.1 MI N Berrien County · Structure no. 000000000010742

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,472
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 2,472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,856 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Star Mem HWY
CrossesRogers Creek
Location1.1 MI N Berrien County
RouteCounty Highway 8001
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.2532, -86.34546
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,472 (2004)
Projected traffic6,856 by 2034
Trucks2%
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 Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek carry?

About 2,472 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Blue Star Mem HWY over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.