Spring Street over Bird Creek
PoorHuron County, Michigan · Village of Port Austin · Structure no. 000000000013341
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Street over Bird Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,170 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over Bird Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Street over Bird Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Spring Street over Bird Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.