M-43 over Deer Creek
FairIngham County, Michigan · In Williamston · Structure no. 000000000003798
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,042
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-43 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-43 over Deer Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,042 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,693 by 2018. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-43 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-43 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does M-43 over Deer Creek carry?
About 12,042 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is M-43 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns M-43 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.