F 41 over Van Ettan Creek
FairPosted for loadIosco County, Michigan · 1MI NW of US 23 · Structure no. 000000000004142
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F 41 over Van Ettan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying F 41 over Van Ettan Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F 41 over Van Ettan Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is F 41 over Van Ettan 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does F 41 over Van Ettan Creek carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is F 41 over Van Ettan Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns F 41 over Van Ettan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.