Blue Star Mem HWY over Black River

Fair Condition85 years old6,460 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyVan Buren
Location0.2 Mi S Of Allegan Col
CarriesBlue Star Mem HWY
CrossesBlack River
Coordinates42.41571, -86.25740

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length220.5 ft (67.2 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width75.5 ft (23 m)
Deck Area1545.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 2017)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,460 (2013)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010681

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