Schow Road over Skeels Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.05 MI S of Meinert RD · Structure no. 000000000007678
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schow Road over Skeels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schow Road over Skeels Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2024. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schow Road over Skeels Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schow Road over Skeels Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Schow Road over Skeels Creek carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Schow Road over Skeels Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Schow Road over Skeels Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.