US Bridges

Crapo Road over Bear Creek

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 2-3 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000003248

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crapo Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crapo Road over Bear Creek in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2024. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrapo Road
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 2-3 Washington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.1971, -84.52339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2004)
Projected traffic96 by 2024
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 Crapo Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crapo Road over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Crapo Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Crapo Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crapo Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.