2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of 2350 ST · Structure no. 000000000010784
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying 2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2024. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is 2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Avenue over Mentha Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.