US Bridges

East-West Road over Roxbury Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Michigan · 12 MI N of Eckerman · Structure no. 000000000001670

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East-West Road over Roxbury Creek is a wood or timber other carrying East-West Road over Roxbury Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2019. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesEast-West Road
CrossesRoxbury Creek
Location12 MI N of Eckerman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.46967, -85.02897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East-West Road over Roxbury Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is East-West Road over Roxbury 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 East-West Road over Roxbury Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is East-West Road over Roxbury Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East-West Road over Roxbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.