Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek
PoorPosted for loadGogebic County, Michigan · Sec 31 Wakefield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003025
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2018. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Indianhead Valley over Jackson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.