US Bridges

E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek

Good

Ogemaw County, Michigan · Rose City · Structure no. 000000000008458

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,679
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek in Ogemaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,679 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,279 by 2023. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Rose City RD
CrossesHoughton Creek
LocationRose City
RouteCity Street 6576
Coordinates44.42155, -84.10931
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,679 (2003)
Projected traffic3,279 by 2023
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek carry?

About 2,679 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Rose City RD over Houghton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.