US Bridges

Salo RD over Lily Creek

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Houghton County, Michigan · 0.38 MI S of Waasa RD · Structure no. 000000000014288

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salo RD over Lily Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salo RD over Lily 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSalo RD
CrossesLily Creek
Location0.38 MI S of Waasa RD
RouteCounty Highway 3145
CountyHoughton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates47.2084, -88.58462
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2018)
Projected traffic330 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Salo RD over Lily Creek built?

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

What condition is Salo RD over Lily 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Salo RD over Lily Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Salo RD over Lily Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Salo RD over Lily Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.