Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek
GoodClare County, Michigan · Redding Twp Sec 6 · Structure no. 000000000001765
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Kirby Avenue over Giss-I-Was Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.