US Bridges

No 41 Road over Manton Creek

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 32/33 T24N R9W · Structure no. 000000000012585

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 41 Road over Manton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying No 41 Road over Manton Creek in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNo 41 Road
CrossesManton Creek
LocationSection 32/33 T24N R9W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWexford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.43412, -85.41817
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2005)
Projected traffic460 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No 41 Road over Manton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 41 Road over Manton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does No 41 Road over Manton Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is No 41 Road over Manton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns No 41 Road over Manton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.