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Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek

Good

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 26/27 T22N R7W · Structure no. 000000000007043

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVandermeulen Road
CrossesMosquito Creek
LocationSection 26/27 T22N R7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMissaukee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.26654, -85.13469
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2007)
Projected traffic900 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Vandermeulen Road over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.