US Bridges

Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 3 MI S of Sunfield · Structure no. 000000000002347

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Hope
CrossesSebewa Creek
Location3 MI S of Sunfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71222, -84.99345
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2019)
Projected traffic690 by 2039
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$840,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Hope over Sebewa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Hope over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.