Dunham Road over Ore Creek
PoorPosted for loadLivingston County, Michigan · Sec 15-22 Hartland Twp · Structure no. 000000000005872
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunham Road over Ore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunham Road over Ore Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunham Road over Ore Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dunham Road over Ore 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Dunham Road over Ore Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Dunham Road over Ore Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dunham Road over Ore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.