US Bridges

M-203 over Swede Town Creek

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · At Cemetery Road · Structure no. 000000000003393

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,984
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-203 over Swede Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-203 over Swede Town Creek in Houghton County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-203
CrossesSwede Town Creek
LocationAt Cemetery Road
RouteState Highway 203
CountyHoughton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates47.13848, -88.62132
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,984 (2018)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-203 over Swede Town Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-203 over Swede Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does M-203 over Swede Town Creek carry?

About 2,984 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-203 over Swede Town Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns M-203 over Swede Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.