US Bridges

Zimmer Road over Deer Creek

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 4 MI N of Dansville · Structure no. 000000000003923

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zimmer Road over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zimmer Road over Deer Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesZimmer Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4 MI N of Dansville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61398, -84.30927
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zimmer Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zimmer Road over Deer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Zimmer Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Zimmer Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Zimmer Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.