Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek
FairMacomb County, Michigan · Entr Housing Area · Structure no. DAPAMCDET0WHRDS
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek in Macomb 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vehicle Entrance over Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Army.