US Bridges

Center Street over Mill Pond

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · City of Bangor · Structure no. 000000000010796

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,349
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Street over Mill Pond in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 2,349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,524 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Street
CrossesMill Pond
LocationCity of Bangor
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31659, -86.10919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,349 (2014)
Projected traffic3,524 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Mill Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Mill Pond carry?

About 2,349 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Center Street over Mill Pond?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Mill Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.