Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek
FairPosted for loadIonia County, Michigan · 1.0 Mile East of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000004068
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 326
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2028. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie Creek Road over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek carry?
About 326 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Creek Road over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.