US Bridges

Beal City Road over Jordan Creek

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 21-28 Denver Twp · Structure no. 000000000004346

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal City Road over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beal City Road over Jordan Creek in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeal City Road
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationSec 21-28 Denver Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.66982, -84.68312
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 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2005)
Projected traffic115 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beal City Road over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beal City Road over Jordan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beal City Road over Jordan Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Beal City Road over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beal City Road over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.