US Bridges

Arthur ST over Sand Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 27 Wright Twp · Structure no. 000000000008919

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arthur ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arthur ST over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArthur ST
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSection 27 Wright Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06013, -85.84598
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2020)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arthur ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arthur ST over Sand 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Arthur ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arthur ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.