US Bridges

Grange Road over Stony Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Michigan · 100 N of Parks RD · Structure no. 000000000001917

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,299
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grange Road over Stony Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Grange Road over Stony Creek in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrange Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location100 N of Parks RD
RouteCounty Highway 1911
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97296, -84.79895
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2011)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grange Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grange Road over Stony 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grange Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grange Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grange Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.