US Bridges

Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek

Good

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 25 Hayes Twp · Structure no. 000000000001763

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMostetler Road
CrossesMostetler Creek
LocationSec 25 Hayes Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.0101, -84.73597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic460 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mostetler Road over Mostetler 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 Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mostetler Road over Mostetler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.