Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain
GoodBranch County, Michigan · Matteson Twp Sec 29 · Structure no. 000000000001170
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 211
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain carry?
About 211 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lyter Road over Little Swan Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.