Frost Road over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadIngham County, Michigan · 4.1 MI SW of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000003920
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frost Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frost Road over Deer Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 104 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frost Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Frost Road over Deer 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Frost Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Frost Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Frost Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.