US Bridges

Dillon HWY over Bean Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Lawrence RD · Structure no. 000000000005650

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillon HWY over Bean Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dillon HWY over Bean Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDillon HWY
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Lawrence RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.83078, -84.31332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2025
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 Dillon HWY over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillon HWY over Bean 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dillon HWY over Bean Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dillon HWY over Bean Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dillon HWY over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.