US Bridges

Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 2 MI W of Portland 4 MI S · Structure no. 000000000004045

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
664
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2027. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKeefer HWY
CrossesSebewa Creek
Location2 MI W of Portland 4 MI S
RouteCounty Highway 3475
Coordinates42.81328, -84.95584
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2007)
Projected traffic773 by 2027
Trucks9%
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 Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keefer HWY over Sebewa 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 Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Keefer HWY over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.