US Bridges

Ionia Road over Scipio Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 2 MI N of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000000002350

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ionia Road over Scipio Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ionia Road over Scipio Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2013. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIonia Road
CrossesScipio Creek
Location2 MI N of Vermontville
RouteCounty Highway 2313
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66153, -85.03356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2011)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ionia Road over Scipio Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ionia Road over Scipio 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 Ionia Road over Scipio Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ionia Road over Scipio Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ionia Road over Scipio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.