Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadManistee County, Michigan · 1.5 Miles West of Kaleva · Structure no. 000000000006453
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,006
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,006 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2018. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nine Mile Road over Big Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 2,006 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nine Mile Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.