US Bridges

US-10 WB over Bluff Creek

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.8 MI SE of M-18 · Structure no. 000000000006900

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 WB over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 WB over Bluff Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-10 WB
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of M-18
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.7255, -84.47456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-10 WB over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US-10 WB over Bluff 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-10 WB over Bluff Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-10 WB over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 WB over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.