US Bridges

Wagar Road over Stoney Creek

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 1.5 Miles East of Muir · Structure no. 000000000004071

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagar Road over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wagar Road over Stoney Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWagar Road
CrossesStoney Creek
Location1.5 Miles East of Muir
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99786, -84.90049
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2008)
Projected traffic142 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 Wagar Road over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagar Road over Stoney 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 Wagar Road over Stoney Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wagar Road over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wagar Road over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.