US Bridges

Broomfield Road over Onion Creek

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 23-26 Chippewa Twp · Structure no. 000000000004321

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomfield Road over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broomfield Road over Onion Creek in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2020. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBroomfield Road
CrossesOnion Creek
LocationSec 23-26 Chippewa Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58268, -84.63799
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2000)
Projected traffic289 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Broomfield Road over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broomfield Road over Onion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Broomfield Road over Onion Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Broomfield Road over Onion Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Broomfield Road over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.