Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek
GoodManistee County, Michigan · 5.0 Miles E of Bear Lake · Structure no. 000000000006455
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,841
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,841 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thirteen Mile 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 Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 1,841 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Thirteen Mile Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.