US Bridges

M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek

Fair

Oscoda County, Michigan · 5.3 MI E of Crawford Col · Structure no. 000000000008660

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek in Oscoda County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2018. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-72|CRIPPS RD
CrossesE Br Big Creek
Location5.3 MI E of Crawford Col
RouteState Highway 72
CountyOscoda County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.61641, -84.26706
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2007)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-72|CRIPPS RD over E Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.