US Bridges

County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek

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Marquette County, Michigan · 3 Miles South of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006536

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 565
CrossesSchweitzer Creek
Location3 Miles South of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.40677, -87.59361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 565 over Schweitzer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns County RD 565 over Schweitzer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.