M-34 over Bear Creek
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 1.9 Miles SW of Clayton · Structure no. 000000000005510
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,061
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-34 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-34 over Bear Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,532 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-34 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-34 over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does M-34 over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,061 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is M-34 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns M-34 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.