State Road over Bear Creek Drain
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 31 North Star Twp · Structure no. 000000000003166
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Road over Bear Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying State Road over Bear Creek Drain in Gratiot 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 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 1,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Road over Bear Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Road over Bear 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 State Road over Bear Creek Drain carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is State Road over Bear Creek Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns State Road over Bear Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.