US Bridges

State ST over Sand Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 34 Wright Twp · Structure no. 000000000008926

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State ST over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState ST
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSection 34 Wright Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03559, -85.8288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,260 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 State ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State ST over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does State ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.