US Bridges

Giles Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007643

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,080
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Giles Road over Bear Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 93 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,420 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGiles Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4 MI W of M-120
RouteCounty Highway 2007
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.27801, -86.23936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,080 (2004)
Projected traffic14,420 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Giles Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Giles Road over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Giles Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 9,080 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Giles Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Giles Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.