US Bridges

Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek

Good

Wexford County, Michigan · Boon Twp Sec 18 · Structure no. 000000000013873

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGossman ST FH5220
CrossesSlagle Creek
LocationBoon Twp Sec 18
RouteCity Street 5220
Coordinates44.3055, -85.69517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2012)
Projected traffic139 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Gossman ST FH5220 over Slagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.