US Bridges

North Avenue over Wabascon Creek

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · 3 MI W of Assyria · Structure no. 000000000000559

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Avenue over Wabascon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying North Avenue over Wabascon Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Avenue
CrossesWabascon Creek
Location3 MI W of Assyria
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45223, -85.18046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Avenue over Wabascon Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Avenue over Wabascon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Avenue over Wabascon Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue over Wabascon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Avenue over Wabascon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.