US Bridges

Main Street over Linden Creek

Good

Baraga County, Michigan · Village of Lanse · Structure no. 000000000013215

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,570
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Linden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Linden 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 6,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLinden Creek
LocationVillage of Lanse
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.75862, -88.45324
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,570 (2008)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2029
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Linden Creek built?

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

What condition is Main Street over Linden 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Linden Creek carry?

About 6,570 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Linden Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m).

Who owns Main Street over Linden Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.