US Bridges

County Road 436 over Bear Creek

Good

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of County RD 433 · Structure no. 000000000009710

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 436 over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 436 over Bear Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 436
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.5 MI N of County RD 433
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.07784, -86.05657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2015)
Projected traffic295 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 County Road 436 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 436 over Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 436 over Bear Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is County Road 436 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 436 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.