Britton HWY over Macon River
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI South of Welch RD · Structure no. 000000000005604
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Britton HWY over Macon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britton HWY over Macon River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Britton HWY over Macon River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Britton HWY over Macon River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Britton HWY over Macon River carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Britton HWY over Macon River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Britton HWY over Macon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.