M-52 over Black Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Jasper · Structure no. 000000000005525
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,862
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-52 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-52 over Black Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 78 years old, older 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 3,862 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,821 by 2018. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 M-52 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is M-52 over Black 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M-52 over Black Creek carry?
About 3,862 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is M-52 over Black Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M-52 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.