West River Road over Black Creek
GoodMidland County, Michigan · Jerome Twp Sec 11 · Structure no. 000000000013965
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West River Road over Black Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West River Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is West River Road over Black 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West River Road over Black Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West River Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns West River Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.