US Bridges

Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 2 MI N of 13 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000013565

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOsborn Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 MI N of 13 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.7699, -85.94971
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osborn Avenue over Cedar 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 Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Osborn Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.