US Bridges

Stoudt RD over Fish Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · .25 MI West of Matherton · Structure no. 000000000004031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoudt RD over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stoudt RD over Fish Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2027. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStoudt RD
CrossesFish Creek
Location.25 MI West of Matherton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06734, -84.84177
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2007)
Projected traffic135 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stoudt RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoudt RD over Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stoudt RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stoudt RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stoudt RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.