US Bridges

Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · 8 MI NE of Strongs · Structure no. 000000000001645

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2019. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore DR FH42
CrossesHalfaday Creek
Location8 MI NE of Strongs
RouteCounty Highway 1760
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.46451, -84.89873
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (1986)
Projected traffic455 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR FH42 over Halfaday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.