5th Avenue over Mentha Drain
GoodVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of 2350 ST · Structure no. 000000000010783
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Avenue over Mentha Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th Avenue over Mentha Drain in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Avenue over Mentha Drain built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Avenue over Mentha Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Avenue over Mentha Drain carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Avenue over Mentha Drain?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Avenue over Mentha Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.