Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 13-14 Bethany Twp · Structure no. 000000000003173
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2023. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blair Road over Bush 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Blair Road over Bush Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.