Black River Road over Maple Brook
FairVan Buren County, Michigan · City of Bangor · Structure no. 000000000010797
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black River Road over Maple Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black River Road over Maple Brook in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2021. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Black River Road over Maple Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Black River Road over Maple Brook 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 Black River Road over Maple Brook carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Black River Road over Maple Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Black River Road over Maple Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.