US Bridges

Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Duffield & M-13 · Structure no. 000000000002721

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 97 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBeecher Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
LocationBet Duffield & M-13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02972, -83.91978
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2018)
Projected traffic1,671 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Beecher Road over Misteguay 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beecher Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.