US Bridges

Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek

FairPosted for load

Ionia County, Michigan · .5 MI S Pewamo Vill Limit · Structure no. 000000000004047

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2027. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbardston Road
CrossesStoney Creek
Location.5 MI S Pewamo Vill Limit
RouteCounty Highway 3456
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.98758, -84.84729
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2007)
Projected traffic1,397 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbardston Road over Stoney 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 Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.