Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek
GoodPosted for loadDelta County, Michigan · 6.5 MI W of Escanaba · Structure no. 000000000002133
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 537 over Ten Mile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 537 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.