22 Mile Road over Paris Creek
PoorMecosta County, Michigan · 390 Ft W of US-131SB · Structure no. 000000000014021
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,004
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
22 Mile Road over Paris Creek is a steel culvert carrying 22 Mile Road over Paris Creek in Mecosta 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 22 Mile Road over Paris Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 22 Mile Road over Paris 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 22 Mile Road over Paris Creek carry?
About 1,004 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 22 Mile Road over Paris Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).
Who owns 22 Mile Road over Paris Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.