US Bridges

Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of US-223 · Structure no. 000000000005614

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamilton HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.2 MI N of US-223
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.90756, -84.08925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic300 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 Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton HWY over Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.