US Bridges

Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek

FairPosted for load

Ionia County, Michigan · 0.75 Miles S of Sebewa · Structure no. 000000000004059

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTupper Lake Road
CrossesSebewa Creek
Location0.75 Miles S of Sebewa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78493, -84.94995
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2008)
Projected traffic163 by 2028
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tupper Lake Road over Sebewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.