US Bridges

M-52 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.8 M N of Adrian Garage · Structure no. 000000000005531

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,099
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying M-52 over Beaver Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 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 18,099 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,098 by 2018. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-52
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.8 M N of Adrian Garage
RouteState Highway 52
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.92771, -84.01164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,099 (2007)
Projected traffic24,098 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-52 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is M-52 over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-52 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 18,099 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.