Beecher RD over Fitts Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.25 MI East of Keil HWY · Structure no. 000000000005568
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,234
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher RD over Fitts Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Beecher RD over Fitts Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beecher RD over Fitts Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Beecher RD over Fitts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Beecher RD over Fitts Creek carry?
About 1,234 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beecher RD over Fitts Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher RD over Fitts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.