US Bridges

Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 2 MI N of Interstate 94 · Structure no. 000000000004492

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,237
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2015. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDearing Road
CrossesSandstone Creek
Location2 MI N of Interstate 94
RouteCounty Highway 3829
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29659, -84.5372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,237 (2005)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2015
Trucks0%
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 Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dearing Road over Sandstone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek carry?

About 1,237 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dearing Road over Sandstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.