63RD AVENUE
Carrying 63RD AVENUE over RED CREEK
0.4 MI E OF CR 365, Van Buren, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 63RD AVENUE
The 63RD AVENUE bridge in Van Buren, Michigan carries 63RD AVENUE over RED CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 931 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 63RD AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.9 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 931 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010779
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 63RD AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 63RD AVENUE against other structures in Van Buren and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 63RD AVENUE?
63RD AVENUE in Van Buren, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 63RD AVENUE inspected?
63RD AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 931 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 63RD AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 63RD AVENUE?
63RD AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 63RD AVENUE?
63RD AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 63RD AVENUE and does age affect safety?
63RD AVENUE was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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