US Bridges

Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Newaygo County, Michigan · 2.6 MI NE of White Cloud · Structure no. 000000000007749

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Ave
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location2.6 MI NE of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 6271
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.57007, -85.74164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2000)
Projected traffic700 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Ave over Five Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Ave over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.