Medina RD over Bean Creek
PoorLenawee County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of Lawrence RD · Structure no. 000000000005559
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 318
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medina RD over Bean Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Medina RD over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Medina RD over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Medina RD over Bean Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Medina RD over Bean Creek carry?
About 318 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Medina RD over Bean Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Medina RD over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.