US Bridges

Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek

Fair

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 1 MI N of M-28 · Structure no. 000000000008530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2017. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKitzman Road
CrossesMill Creek Diamond Creek
Location1 MI N of M-28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntonagon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.57938, -89.44852
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic35 by 2017
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond 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 Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kitzman Road over Mill Creek Diamond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.