Garfield ST over Deer Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · Section 36 Polkton Twp · Structure no. 000000000008908
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 792
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield ST over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield ST over Deer Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield ST over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garfield ST over Deer 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Garfield ST over Deer Creek carry?
About 792 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Garfield ST over Deer Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield ST over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.