US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · Saginaw Chippewa Res. · Structure no. 00000000000F521

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 11
CrossesOnion Creek Drain
LocationSaginaw Chippewa Res.
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates43.59537, -84.70345
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 11 over Onion Creek Drain?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.