US Bridges

ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Sunfield · Structure no. 000000000002410

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joe HWY
CrossesSebewa Creek
Location2 MI S of Sunfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72668, -84.98185
Functional classRural Local

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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2015)
Projected traffic746 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joe HWY 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 ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joe HWY over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.