US Bridges

Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskegon County, Michigan · 2.3 MI N of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007657

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,355
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2022. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolton Duck Lake R
CrossesSkeels Creek
Location2.3 MI N of M-120
RouteCounty Highway 6157
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.44441, -86.07925
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2002)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2022
Trucks7%
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 Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels 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 Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Holton Duck Lake R over Skeels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.