US Bridges

82nd ST over Rogers Creek

Poor

Van Buren County, Michigan · 50 Ft S of 46th Ave · Structure no. 000000000014357

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd ST over Rogers Creek is a steel culvert carrying 82nd ST over Rogers Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries82nd ST
CrossesRogers Creek
Location50 Ft S of 46th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.2503, -86.3394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2015)
Projected traffic107 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

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 82nd ST over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd ST over Rogers Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd ST over Rogers Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 82nd ST over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns 82nd ST over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.