Russell Road over Bear Creek
GoodMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007646
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Road over Bear Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,247 by 2022. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Russell Road over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Russell Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Russell Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.