US-45 over Clear Creek
PoorOntonagon County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of M-28 · Structure no. 000000000008494
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,648
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-45 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-45 over Clear Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-45 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-45 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US-45 over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,648 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-45 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-45 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.