Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Medina RD · Structure no. 000000000005581
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bothwell HWY over Bean 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bothwell HWY over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.