US Bridges

6th Avenue North over Willow Creek

Good

Delta County, Michigan · Escanaba · Structure no. 000000000013339

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Avenue North over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6th Avenue North over Willow Creek in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6th Avenue North
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationEscanaba
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.75372, -87.08919
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2006)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Avenue North over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Avenue North over Willow 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 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Avenue North over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6th Avenue North over Willow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns 6th Avenue North over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.