US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek
GoodClare County, Michigan · 1.0 MI E of Osceola Col · Structure no. 000000000001682
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,225
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,859 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek carry?
About 4,225 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-10|W Ludington over Chippewa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.