Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek
GoodManistee County, Michigan · 4.5 Miles North of Kaleva · Structure no. 000000000006454
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 656
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 656 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns Healy Lake Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.