US Bridges

Washington Road over Fish Creek Race

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · In Hubbardston · Structure no. 000000000013347

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over Fish Creek Race is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Road over Fish Creek Race in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWashington Road
CrossesFish Creek Race
LocationIn Hubbardston
RouteCity Street 3499
Coordinates43.09181, -84.84289
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2004)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Road over Fish Creek Race built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Road over Fish Creek Race 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Road over Fish Creek Race carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Road over Fish Creek Race?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Washington Road over Fish Creek Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.