Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100
FairBranch County, Michigan · Bronson Twp Sec 9-10 · Structure no. 000000000001155
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 in Branch 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2024. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie River Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.