Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek
PoorChippewa County, Michigan · At Tahquamenon Bay · Structure no. 000000000001641
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2019. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Curley Lewis FH42 over Roxbury Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.