US Bridges

US-10 over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Lake County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000000005273

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,813
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 over Baldwin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 over Baldwin Creek in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 years old, older 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 3,813 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-10
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Baldwin
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyLake County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.90083, -85.83554
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,813 (2007)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-10 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US-10 over Baldwin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 3,813 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-10 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.