Forrister RD over Fitts Creek
FairPosted for loadLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI West of Rollin HWY · Structure no. 000000000005570
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 237
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forrister RD over Fitts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forrister RD over Fitts Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forrister RD over Fitts Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forrister RD over Fitts 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Forrister RD over Fitts Creek carry?
About 237 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Forrister RD over Fitts Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Forrister RD over Fitts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.