US Bridges

Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek

Good

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 8 MI S of Ontonagon · Structure no. 000000000008524

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2017. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

CarriesNorwich Road FH53
CrossesDeer Creek
Location8 MI S of Ontonagon
RouteCounty Highway 6647
Coordinates46.75978, -89.36958
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwich Road FH53 over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Norwich Road FH53 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.