US Bridges

Division Street over Lake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ionia County, Michigan · In Saranac · Structure no. 000000000004110

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,333
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Street over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division Street over Lake Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,735 by 2023. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDivision Street
CrossesLake Creek
LocationIn Saranac
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92951, -85.21516
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2003)
Projected traffic4,735 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Division Street over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Street over Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Division Street over Lake Creek carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division Street over Lake Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Division Street over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.