Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain
PoorPosted for loadGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 27-34 Bethany Twp · Structure no. 000000000003183
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Jackson Road over Bush Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.