68th Street over Trib to Black River
FairVan Buren County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000010771
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
68th Street over Trib to Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying 68th Street over Trib to Black River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,798 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 68th Street over Trib to Black River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 68th Street over Trib to 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 68th Street over Trib to Black River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 68th Street over Trib to Black River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns 68th Street over Trib to Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.