US Bridges

Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Sternberg RD · Structure no. 000000000007693

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
861
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 91 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHilton Park Road
CrossesNorris Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Sternberg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16049, -86.08656
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2004)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Hilton Park Road over Norris 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 Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hilton Park Road over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.