US Bridges

Canal RD over Coles Creek

Good

Houghton County, Michigan · 120 Ft SE of Coles Crk RD · Structure no. 000000000014289

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,988
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal RD over Coles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Canal RD over Coles 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 2,988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCanal RD
CrossesColes Creek
Location120 Ft SE of Coles Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 3135
Coordinates47.12797, -88.62415
Functional classUrban 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,988 (2018)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Canal RD over Coles Creek built?

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

What condition is Canal RD over Coles 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 Canal RD over Coles Creek carry?

About 2,988 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canal RD over Coles Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Canal RD over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.