Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficManistee County, Michigan · 5 MI SW of Copemish · Structure no. 000000000006466
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leffew 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 Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Leffew Road over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.