US Bridges

Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 3.25 MI NE Int M44 & M91 · Structure no. 000000000004035

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLong Lake Road
CrossesDickerson Creek
Location3.25 MI NE Int M44 & M91
RouteCounty Highway 3498
Coordinates43.11028, -85.20534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Lake Road over Dickerson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lake Road over Dickerson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.