US Bridges

US-10 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · 1.8 MI NW of Reed City · Structure no. 000000000008578

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,822
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 over Johnson Creek in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,816 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-10
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of Reed City
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates43.88745, -85.53021
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,822 (2007)
Projected traffic5,816 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-10 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US-10 over Johnson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-10 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 5,822 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-10 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.