US Bridges

Benner HWY over Hazen Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI North of Beecher R · Structure no. 000000000005592

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benner HWY over Hazen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benner HWY over Hazen Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBenner HWY
CrossesHazen Creek
Location0.3 MI North of Beecher R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.89232, -84.16066
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benner HWY over Hazen Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benner HWY over Hazen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Benner HWY over Hazen Creek carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benner HWY over Hazen Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Benner HWY over Hazen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.