US Bridges

M-6 WB over Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Jamestown Twp Sec 1-2 · Structure no. 000000000013016

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,279
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 WB over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB over Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 17,279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2015. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesM-6 WB
CrossesRush Creek
LocationJamestown Twp Sec 1-2
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates42.84611, -85.79963
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,279 (2007)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-6 WB over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 WB over Rush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-6 WB over Rush Creek carry?

About 17,279 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB over Rush Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.