Beecher RD over Silver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI East of US-127 · Structure no. 000000000005567
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,845
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher RD over Silver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Beecher RD over Silver Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beecher RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beecher RD over Silver 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Beecher RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Beecher RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.