Main Street over Bear Creek
FairAllegan County, Michigan · In Hopkins · Structure no. 000000000000319
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,965
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Main Street over Bear Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,376 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,965 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Main Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Main Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.