US Bridges

M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek

Fair

Luce County, Michigan · 0.9 MI NW of M-123 · Structure no. 000000000005905

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,756
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,756 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,543 by 2018. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesE Br Teaspoon Creek
Location0.9 MI NW of M-123
RouteState Highway 28
CountyLuce County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.31119, -85.52566
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,756 (2007)
Projected traffic4,543 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over E Br Teaspoon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek carry?

About 3,756 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over E Br Teaspoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.