East Main Street over Prairie Creek
GoodIonia County, Michigan · 1.0 Mile East of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000004065
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Main Street over Prairie Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Main Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Main Street over Prairie 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 East Main Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Main Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.