Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek
GoodHillsdale County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Burt Road · Structure no. 000000000003306
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bird Lake Road over Laird 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bird Lake Road over Laird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.