Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek
FairManistee County, Michigan · 5.95 Miles East of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000006460
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek in Manistee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Road over Big 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 Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns Johnson Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.