Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain
PoorClosed to trafficLapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 34 Rich Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005470
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Squaw Creek Road over Squaw Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.