Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuce County, Michigan · Columbus Twp Sec 12 · Structure no. 000000000013727
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Creek Road over Silver 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 2024.
How much traffic does Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.