US Bridges

Pine Street over S Br Black River

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Main Street · Structure no. 000000000013744

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,686
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over S Br Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Street over S Br Black River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesS Br Black River
Location0.1 MI S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34542, -86.07241
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2016)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pine Street over S Br Black River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street over S Br Black River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Street over S Br Black River carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over S Br Black River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over S Br Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.