US Bridges

63rd Avenue over Red Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of CR 365 · Structure no. 000000000010779

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Avenue over Red Creek is a steel culvert carrying 63rd Avenue over Red Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 931 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,372 by 2024. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries63rd Avenue
CrossesRed Creek
Location0.4 MI E of CR 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18841, -86.0432
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2004)
Projected traffic1,372 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 63rd Avenue over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Avenue over Red 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 63rd Avenue over Red Creek carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 63rd Avenue over Red Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 63rd Avenue over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.