Howell Road over Doan Creek
GoodIngham County, Michigan · 6 Miles South of Williams · Structure no. 000000000003865
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,522
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howell Road over Doan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Road over Doan Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Howell Road over Doan Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Howell Road over Doan 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Howell Road over Doan Creek carry?
About 1,522 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Howell Road over Doan Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Howell Road over Doan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.