US Bridges

Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100

Good

Branch County, Michigan · Matteson Twp Sec 35-36 · Structure no. 000000000001128

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,698
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 in Branch 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2024. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMatteson Lake Road
CrossesSwan Creek Drain #5100
LocationMatteson Twp Sec 35-36
RouteCounty Highway 1225
Coordinates41.90905, -85.19519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,698 (2004)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 built?

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

What condition is Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 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 2024.

How much traffic does Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 carry?

About 2,698 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Matteson Lake Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.