US Bridges

M-50 over S Br Macon Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.8 MI W of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000000005539

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,637
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-50 over S Br Macon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-50 over S Br Macon Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,233 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesM-50
CrossesS Br Macon Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Ridgeway
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates41.99581, -83.87692
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,637 (2007)
Projected traffic12,233 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-50 over S Br Macon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-50 over S Br Macon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-50 over S Br Macon Creek carry?

About 10,637 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-50 over S Br Macon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-50 over S Br Macon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.