US Bridges

M-28 over Jackson Creek

Good

Gogebic County, Michigan · 4.6 MI NE of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000002968

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-28 over Jackson Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesJackson Creek
Location4.6 MI NE of Wakefield
RouteState Highway 28
CountyGogebic County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.51553, -89.88093
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2018)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-28 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Jackson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-28 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.