US Bridges

M-52 over Evans Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NW of Tecumseh · Structure no. 000000000005533

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,256
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over Evans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-52 over Evans Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 4,256 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,931 by 2018. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-52
CrossesEvans Creek
Location4.0 MI NW of Tecumseh
RouteState Highway 52
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.02069, -84.00962
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,256 (2007)
Projected traffic8,931 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-52 over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-52 over Evans 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 Evans Creek carry?

About 4,256 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.