Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · Mattawan Michigan · Structure no. 000000000010803
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,023
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,023 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,464 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 5,023 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST Overpass over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.