US Bridges

Crouse Road over N Ore Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 16 Hartland Twp · Structure no. 000000000005873

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,770
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouse Road over N Ore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crouse Road over N Ore Creek in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,200 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrouse Road
CrossesN Ore Creek
LocationSec 16 Hartland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.655, -83.7563
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,770 (2018)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crouse Road over N Ore Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crouse Road over N Ore 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crouse Road over N Ore Creek carry?

About 7,770 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Crouse Road over N Ore Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crouse Road over N Ore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.