Carson HWY over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Bent Oak HWY · Structure no. 000000000005617
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,775
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carson HWY over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carson HWY over Beaver Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carson HWY over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carson HWY over Beaver 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Carson HWY over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carson HWY over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Carson HWY over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.