Bell Road over Duck Creek
PoorClosed to trafficIonia County, Michigan · 1.25 MI W 3.5 MI S Clarks · Structure no. 000000000004057
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Duck Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Road over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Bell Road over Duck Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Duck Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.