US Bridges

28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · Waverly Twp Sec 3/10 · Structure no. 000000000013331

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries28th Avenue
CrossesBrandwine Creek
LocationWaverly Twp Sec 3/10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31735, -85.9193
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2005)
Projected traffic375 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Avenue over Brandwine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns 28th Avenue over Brandwine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.