US Bridges

Redstone Road over Bush Creek

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.45 MI W of Castor Road · Structure no. 000000000006928

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,328
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redstone Road over Bush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redstone Road over Bush Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,328 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRedstone Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location0.45 MI W of Castor Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.48074, -84.49744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,328 (2018)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redstone Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redstone Road over Bush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Redstone Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 3,328 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Redstone Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Redstone Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.