US Bridges

52 Nd Street over Brush Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.8 MI S of CR 365 · Structure no. 000000000013330

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

52 Nd Street over Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying 52 Nd Street over Brush Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2023. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries52 Nd Street
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.8 MI S of CR 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.1737, -86.05102
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2003)
Projected traffic161 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 52 Nd Street over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52 Nd Street over Brush Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 52 Nd Street over Brush Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 52 Nd Street over Brush Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 52 Nd Street over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.