US Bridges

Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 1.0 Mile East of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000004067

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPrairie Creek Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.0 Mile East of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99316, -85.02705
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2008)
Projected traffic570 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Creek Road 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 Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.