US Bridges

Indian Road over Gomache Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · Lanse Twp Sec 7 · Structure no. 000000000013212

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Road over Gomache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Road over Gomache Creek in Baraga County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIndian Road
CrossesGomache Creek
LocationLanse Twp Sec 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.75114, -88.3619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Indian Road over Gomache Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Road over Gomache Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Road over Gomache Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Road over Gomache Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Indian Road over Gomache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.