US Bridges

Madison RD over Mitchell Creek

Good

Mecosta County, Michigan · 0.9 MI W of Big Rapids · Structure no. 000000000006769

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,024
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison RD over Mitchell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison RD over Mitchell Creek in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadison RD
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Big Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.70223, -85.50126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2019)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison RD over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison RD over Mitchell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Madison RD over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Madison RD over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Madison RD over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.