48th Avenue over Rogers Creek
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.2 MI East of 82nd ST · Structure no. 000000000010765
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Avenue over Rogers Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 48th Avenue over Rogers Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 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 48th Avenue over Rogers Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Avenue over Rogers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 48th Avenue over Rogers Creek carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 48th Avenue over Rogers Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Avenue over Rogers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.