US Bridges

W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · In City of Midland · Structure no. 000000000007009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, 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 6,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,200 by 2016. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesW Main Street
CrossesSturgeon Creek
LocationIn City of Midland
RouteCity Street 2015
Coordinates43.62587, -84.26107
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (1990)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek built?

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

What condition is W Main Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns W Main Street over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.