US Bridges

Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 Mi. East of Sword HWY · Structure no. 000000000005627

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCadmus Rd.
CrossesHazen Creek
Location0.3 Mi. East of Sword HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.873, -84.13434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2006)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cadmus Rd. over Hazen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.