US Bridges

Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 5 MI E of Parma · Structure no. 000000000004477

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2022. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Ave
CrossesSandstone Creek
Location5 MI E of Parma
RouteCounty Highway 3852
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.25352, -84.50408
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2002)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave over Sandstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.