US Bridges

US-10 EB over Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 1.1 MI NW of US-10 Br · Structure no. 000000000006905

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 EB over Sturgeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-10 EB over Sturgeon Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,249 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-10 EB
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of US-10 Br
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.65602, -84.26854
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,390 (2017)
Projected traffic14,249 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 EB over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-10 EB over Sturgeon 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 EB over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 12,390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-10 EB over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 EB over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.