US Bridges

White Pine HWY over Lime Creek

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Ridgeville RD · Structure no. 000000000005666

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Pine HWY over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Pine HWY over Lime Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2024. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite Pine HWY
CrossesLime Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Ridgeville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.75891, -84.27164
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2024
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Pine HWY over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Pine HWY over Lime 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does White Pine HWY over Lime Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Pine HWY over Lime Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Pine HWY over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.