US Bridges

Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek

Good

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 2.2 MI N of M-38 · Structure no. 000000000014696

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesButterfield Lk RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.2 MI N of M-38
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates46.79043, -88.94136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butterfield Lk RD over Black 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Butterfield Lk RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.