M-15 over Butternut Creek
GoodGenesee County, Michigan · 1.4 MI N of M-57 · Structure no. 000000000002617
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,165
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-15 over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-15 over Butternut Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,364 by 2018. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-15 over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-15 over Butternut 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M-15 over Butternut Creek carry?
About 7,165 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-15 over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M-15 over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.