US Bridges

Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek Drain

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 36 Wheeler Twp · Structure no. 000000000003150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLincoln Road
CrossesBeaver Creek Drain
LocationSec 36 Wheeler Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2976
Coordinates43.37911, -84.37236
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek Drain 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 Drain carry?

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

How long is Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek Drain?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Road over Beaver Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.