US Bridges

Cement City Road over Goose Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Cement City · Structure no. 000000000004468

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,173
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cement City Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cement City Road over Goose Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCement City Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1 MI E of Cement City
RouteCounty Highway 3802
Coordinates42.07335, -84.31205
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,173 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cement City Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cement City Road over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cement City Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,173 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cement City Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cement City Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.