Second Street over Black River
FairPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · City of Bangor · Structure no. 000000000010799
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Street over Black River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Black River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street over Black River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Second Street over Black River carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Black River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Black River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.