US Bridges

Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 35 Wheeler Twp · Structure no. 000000000003149

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,765 by 2023. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSec 35 Wheeler Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2976
CountyGratiot County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.37902, -84.4095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2003)
Projected traffic1,765 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.