US Bridges

Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 100 Ft E of Mackinaw RD · Structure no. 000000000000673

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
841
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHotchkiss Road
CrossesSquaconning Creek
Location100 Ft E of Mackinaw RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.56684, -83.99247
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2000)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2020
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Hotchkiss Road over Squaconning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.