Welch RD over Macon River
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Britton HWY · Structure no. 000000000005651
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch RD over Macon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Welch RD over Macon River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch RD over Macon River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welch RD over Macon River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Welch RD over Macon River carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Welch RD over Macon River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Welch RD over Macon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.