US Bridges

ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · Village of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000010800

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,575
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,202 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST Joseph ST
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationVillage of Lawrence
RouteCity Street 1801
Coordinates42.21922, -86.04255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,575 (2022)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek carry?

About 7,575 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph ST over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.