Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadOttawa County, Michigan · Marne - 0.3 MI E of 16th · Structure no. 000000000008838
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,060
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,530 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek carry?
About 3,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Hayes ST over Branch of Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.