US Bridges

S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek

Good

Clare County, Michigan · 0.43 MI S of Adams RD · Structure no. 000000000014656

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek is a concrete other carrying S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Athey Ave
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.43 MI S of Adams RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.8958, -84.6662
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Athey Ave over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Athey Ave over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.