US Bridges

Ellis Road over Crockery Creek

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 11.2 MI E of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000007647

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,987
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Road over Crockery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Road over Crockery Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 72 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 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis Road
CrossesCrockery Creek
Location11.2 MI E of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16221, -85.96324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2012)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ellis Road over Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ellis Road over Crockery 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 Ellis Road over Crockery Creek carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Road over Crockery Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Road over Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.