Hodges HWY over Bear Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Ridgeville · Structure no. 000000000005586
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hodges HWY over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hodges HWY over Bear Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hodges HWY over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hodges HWY over Bear 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hodges HWY over Bear Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hodges HWY over Bear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hodges HWY over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.