Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek
FairMidland County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Lewis RD · Structure no. 000000000006985
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2019. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laporte Road over Little Salt 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Laporte Road over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.