US Bridges

Munson HWY over Bean Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Medina RD · Structure no. 000000000005649

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munson HWY over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Munson HWY over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMunson HWY
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Medina RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.81573, -84.33219
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2012)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Munson HWY over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munson HWY over Bean 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Munson HWY over Bean Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Munson HWY over Bean Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Munson HWY over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.