Medina Road over Bear Creek
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of M-156 · Structure no. 000000000005625
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medina Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Medina Road over Bear Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Medina Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medina Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Medina Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Medina Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Medina Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.