US Bridges

Dow Road over Sebewa Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 2 MI E of Sunfield · Structure no. 000000000002351

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dow Road over Sebewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dow Road over Sebewa Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2021. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDow Road
CrossesSebewa Creek
Location2 MI E of Sunfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75014, -84.9574
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2012)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2021
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dow Road over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dow Road 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 Dow Road over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Dow Road over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dow Road over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.