US Bridges

York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 2.5 MI South of Polk RD · Structure no. 000000000013637

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek is a concrete slab carrying York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2021. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYork Road
CrossesTrib to Huffile Creek
Location2.5 MI South of Polk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.65444, -86.28306
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2021
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Road over Trib to Huffile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns York Road over Trib to Huffile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.