US Bridges

Weston RD over Nile Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.25 MI East of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000005555

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weston RD over Nile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Weston RD over Nile Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWeston RD
CrossesNile Creek
Location0.25 MI East of M-52
RouteCounty Highway 4608
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.77149, -84.03355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2010)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Weston RD over Nile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weston RD over Nile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Weston RD over Nile Creek carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weston RD over Nile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Weston RD over Nile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.