US Bridges

CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI South of M-51 · Structure no. 000000000010750

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 215
CrossesLake of Woods Drain
Location1.0 MI South of M-51
RouteCounty Highway 8051
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.0854, -86.03072
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2004)
Projected traffic374 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain 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 CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 215 over Lake of Woods Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.