52nd Street over S Br Black River
FairPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.25 MI South of CR 380 · Structure no. 000000000010764
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
52nd Street over S Br Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying 52nd Street over S Br Black River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 52nd Street over S Br Black River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 52nd Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 52nd Street over S Br Black River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 52nd Street over S Br Black River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 52nd Street over S Br Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.