FR 137 over Kidney Creek
GoodIron County, Michigan · Sec 20 T46N R354 · Structure no. 000000000004195
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR 137 over Kidney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 137 over Kidney Creek in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2020. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 137 over Kidney Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 137 over Kidney 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 2024.
How much traffic does FR 137 over Kidney Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FR 137 over Kidney Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FR 137 over Kidney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.