US Bridges

M-50 over Goose Creek

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · N Lts of Brooklyn · Structure no. 000000000004398

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,695
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-50 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-50 over Goose Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,695 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,194 by 2018. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesM-50
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationN Lts of Brooklyn
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.11404, -84.24843
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,695 (2007)
Projected traffic11,194 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-50 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-50 over Goose 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 M-50 over Goose Creek carry?

About 10,695 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-50 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns M-50 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.