US Bridges

13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000010786

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th Avenue
CrossesDeerlick Creek
Location1.0 MI S of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3724, -86.29064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2004)
Projected traffic523 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Avenue over Deerlick 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 13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Avenue over Deerlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.