US Bridges

Mcmillan Road over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007672

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmillan Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mcmillan 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcmillan Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI W of M-120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.30955, -86.19254
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2004)
Projected traffic133 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcmillan Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmillan 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 Mcmillan Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Mcmillan Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmillan Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.