US Bridges

Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek

Fair

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Trout Creek · Structure no. 000000000008525

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2017. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner Road FH55
CrossesTrout Creek
Location3 MI N of Trout Creek
RouteCounty Highway 6679
CountyOntonagon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.5156, -89.01211
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1997)
Projected traffic180 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner Road FH55 over Trout 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns Gardner Road FH55 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.