Maple Island Road over Black Creek
GoodMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000007658
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Island Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Island Road over Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 73 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Island Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Maple Island Road over Black 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 Maple Island Road over Black Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Maple Island Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Island Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.