Babcock Road over Birch Creek
GoodSanilac County, Michigan · Sec 35-36 Worth Twp · Structure no. 000000000009667
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babcock Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock Road over Birch Creek in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Babcock Road over Birch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Babcock Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Babcock Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Babcock Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.