US Bridges

David HWY over Libhart Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Ionia 4.6 MI E · Structure no. 000000000004022

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David HWY over Libhart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying David HWY over Libhart Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDavid HWY
CrossesLibhart Creek
Location2 MI S of Ionia 4.6 MI E
RouteCounty Highway 3444
Coordinates42.92926, -84.98194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2015)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was David HWY over Libhart Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is David HWY over Libhart 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 David HWY over Libhart Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is David HWY over Libhart Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns David HWY over Libhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.