Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek
PoorPosted for loadLenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI North of Weston RD · Structure no. 000000000005584
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Creek HWY over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Creek HWY over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.