US Bridges

Hayes ST over Sand Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 34 Wright Twp · Structure no. 000000000008925

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,185
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hayes 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 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes ST
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSection 34 Wright Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03108, -85.83024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2020)
Projected traffic2,140 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 Hayes ST over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Hayes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hayes ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hayes ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.