Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadMidland County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Nine Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000007000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 524 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Stewart Road over Little Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Stewart Road over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.