N Down River RD over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Michigan · 18.0 MI NE of Grayling · Structure no. 000000000002062
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Down River RD over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Down River RD over Big Creek in Crawford County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Down River RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Down River RD over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does N Down River RD over Big Creek carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is N Down River RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N Down River RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.